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Week 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What are (3) topical respiratory drug delivery systems?

A
  1. Nebulized Liquid
  2. Inhaled Powders
  3. Metered Dose Inhalers
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2
Q

What are (3) systemic respiratory drug delivery systems?

A
  1. Oral
  2. Parenteral (Emergency Use)
  3. Subcutaneous (Emergency Uses)
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3
Q

MDI represents?

A

Meter dose inhaler

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4
Q

____________________ are for those who cannot use other inhaled devices
properly

A

Nebulized liquids

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5
Q

Compressed air is sent to a nebulized chamber that converts the liquid medicine to an _____________?

A

Aerosol mist

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6
Q

Is nebulized liquids delivered with a mask or mouthpiece?

A

Both

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7
Q

Nebulized liquids are an _________ system where residual medication is
released into area surrounding the patient

A

Open

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8
Q

__________________ is medication that is in a powdered configuration

A

Inhaled powders

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9
Q

(2) examples of inhaled powders?

A

Diskus Inhaler and Turbuhaler Devices

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10
Q

Inhaled powders deliver a __________ dose that is usually contained in
a capsule that is inside the device

A

Pre set

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11
Q

Patients need to hold their breath for __
seconds upon inhaling the medications

A

10 seconds

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12
Q

________________ are becoming the most common route for inhaled medications

A

Meter dose inhalers (MDI)

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13
Q

Meter dose inhalers (MDI) are a pressurized inhaler that delivers medication by using a
____________________?

A

propellant spray

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14
Q

MDI is made up of a _________ canister inserted into a _________ holder

A
  1. metal
  2. plastic
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15
Q

Does the metal or plastic contain the asthma medicine?

A

The metal canister contains the asthma medicine

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16
Q

MDI Should be used with a ________ in order to get the best deposition of medication in the lungs

A

Spacer

17
Q

How does the spacer work?

A

A spacer slows down the delivery of a medication by suspending it in the chamber as a mist

18
Q

Without a spacer a large portion of medications get deposited on the __________ and ____________?

A
  1. Mouth
  2. Throat
19
Q

Administration Notes for MDI

Mouthpiece - Breath through mouth and hold for ___ seconds

A

10 seconds

20
Q

Administration Notes for MDI

Mask ___ seconds or count __ breaths

A
  1. 10-15 seconds
  2. 6 breaths
21
Q

Administration Notes for MDI
Mouthpiece/mask considerations (3):

A
  • Have a drink after using inhalers!
  • Do not remove MDI and spacer
  • One puff = one treatment
22
Q

Why do you have a drink after using inhalers?

A

This removes the medication from the mouth and throat

23
Q

_________________ route is chosen for those medications that require slow, sustained absorption of a medication

A

Subcutaneous

24
Q

Absorption is slower because the subcutaneous layer is significantly less ________________ than the underlying muscle
layer

A

vascularized

25
Q

All insulins are given with a special _____________ that has measurement gradations of Units not ml

A

Insulin syringe

26
Q

(3) Insulin Delivery Devices:

A
  1. Insulin syringes needles
  2. Insulin pens
  3. Insulin pumps
27
Q

How are insulin syringes different from regular syringes (2):

A
  • Marked in units
  • There is NO bevel
28
Q

_____________ is the downward or upward curve at the surface of a liquid in a container

A

Meniscus

29
Q

_____________ is a mechanical delivery device that uses a prefilled insulin cartridge and disposable needle tip

A

Insulin pen

30
Q

What is MAD?

A

Mucosal atomization device

31
Q

Is intranasal mucous membranes absorption faster or slower than injection (IV)?

A

Slower

32
Q

Medications that are commonly given by MAD are (2):

A

Opioids and antiseizure drugs

33
Q

Examples of 1 common opioid drug and 1 opioid antagonist given by MAD (2)?

A

Fentanyl and Naloxone

34
Q

Examples of common antiseizure drugs given by MAD (1)?

A

Benzodiazepines

35
Q

_______________________ are a class of medications that slow down activity in your brain and nervous system.

They’re most often used for treating anxiety and related mental health conditions, as well as brain-related conditions like seizures

A

Benzodiazepines

36
Q

Examples of common diabetic drugs given by MAD (1)?

A

Glucagon (Hypoglycemia)

37
Q

Intranasal (MAD) is not Respiratory, true or false?

A

True

38
Q

MAD is sprayed directly on the ______________________ for absorption

A

Mucous membranes

39
Q

if you give a sublingual medication it is not considered ORAL delivery, true or false?

A

True

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