Athsma and COPD meds

Question 1

Beta 2 agonist (adrenergic)

Answer 1

Short - Albuterol
Long - Salmeterol, terbutaline

tachycardia

Question 2

How do Beta 2 agonists work?

Answer 2

Bronchodilation
Inhibits histamine
Activates sympathetic nervous system

Question 3

What are Beta 2 agonists used for?

Answer 3

Short - Asthma attack(similar to bronchospasm but can speak)
Bronchospasm = epi 1st

Long - asthma/COPD maintenance1

Question 4

Methylxanthine drug

Answer 4

Theophylline

seizures, dysrhythmias, no caffeine
Not used alone

Question 5

What is the methylanthine drug used for?

Answer 5

Last resort for bronchodilation
Last resort drug for bronchospam

Question 6

How do methylxanthine drugs work?

Answer 6

Bronchodilation

Question 7

Inh Anticholinergics

Answer 7

Short - Ipatropium (2x day)
Long - Tiotropium (1x day)

dry mouth

Question 8

What are Inh cholinergics used for?

Answer 8

Exercise/allergy induced bronchospasms

Question 9

How do Inh anticholinergics work?

Answer 9

Bronchodilation
crush pill, 2 puffs, rinse mouth out

Question 10

Glucocorticoids

Answer 10

(-one)
Prednisone - PO
Fluticasone - nasal/ nose spray

Steroid side effects

Question 11

How do glucocorticoids work?

Answer 11

Reduce inflammation
Take after Beta 2 agonist if both are taken

Question 12

What are glucocorticoids used for?

Answer 12

short term lung inflammation med/COPD chronic inflammation maintenance

Question 13

Leukotriene modifier drugs

Answer 13

Montelukast, Zafirlukast

Suicidal ideation, PO

Question 14

What are Leukotriene drugs used for?

Answer 14

Asthma maintenance

Question 15

What do old people do that affects these meds?

Answer 15

Smoke