Ch 37 (test 9)

Question 1

Bronchodilators

Answer 1

given for asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. They dilate the bronchus and bronchioles that are narrowed. These drugs relax bronchial smooth muscle bands to dilate the bronchus and bronchioles.

Question 2

Beta-Agonists

Answer 2

used during acute phase of an asthma attack to QUICKLY dilate airway constriction and restore airflow to normal.

Question 3

3 beta-agonists

Answer 3

Albuterol (Proventil, Xoponex)
Serevent
Alupent

Question 4

Anticholinergics

Answer 4

block acetylcoline receptors to PREVENT bronchoconstriction. DRYING. (not if peanut, legume, or soy allergy)

Question 5

2 anticholinergics

Answer 5

Atrovent (ipratropium)

Spiriva

Question 6

Xanthine derivatives

Answer 6

increase the levels of cAMP (less breakdown)
enhance respiratory drive in the medulla
slow action use to PREVENT mostly
stimulates CNS and Cardiac (avoid nicotine, charcoal, caffeine, high protein and low CHO diets.)

Question 7

cAMP

Answer 7

necessary to maintain patent airways

inhibit release of histamines

Question 8

2 xanthine derivatives

Answer 8

Aminophylline

Theophylline (slow-bid, Theo-dur)

Question 9

For status asthmaticus

Answer 9

IV aminophylline if asthma does not respond to initial therapy.

Question 10

Antileukotrine agents

Answer 10

newer class of respiratory drugs that prevent leukotrines form attaching to receptors in circulating immune cells; blocks inflammation in the lungs that occurs when the immune system is triggered by an allergen. PREVENTION in asthma

Question 11

@ antileukotrines

Answer 11

Zyflo

Singulair

Question 12

cortico-steroids

Answer 12

antiinflammatory drugs used for acute asthma attacks. PREVENT OR TREAT attacks. (cushing;’s and adison’s)

Question 13

5 cortico-steroids

Answer 13

Azmacort (pulmacort)
AeroBid
Advair
Flovent
Solu-Medrol (IVP)

Question 14

what to do when administering 2 inhalers

Answer 14

use bronchodilator first then steroid. wait 5 minutes between them.