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Ch. 40 Drug Cards - Asthma & Other Pulmonary Disorders Flashcards

1
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albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA) therapeutic class

A

Bronchodilator

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albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA) pharmacologic class

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Beta2-adrenergic agonist

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termination of acute bronchospasm
Facilitate mucus drainage

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albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA) uses

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albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA) can prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm how?

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When inhaled 15-30 minutes prior to physical activity

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palpitations
headache
throat irritation
tremor
nervousness
restlessness
tachycardia

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Side Effects of albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA)

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Insomnia and dry mouth

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less common side effects of albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA)

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albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA) may exhibit what effects?

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cardiovascular effects in some patients

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Caution is required when administering albuterol (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA) to what patients?

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History of:
Cardiac disease
Coronary artery disease
HTN

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Concurrent use with what will inhibit the bronchodilation effect of albuterol?

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beta blockers

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Patients should also avoid what within 14 days of beginning albuterol?

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MAOIs

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Albuterol may cause what at high doses?

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Hypokalemia

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When taking albuterol, products containing caffeine may cause what?

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nervousness, tremor, or palpitations.

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Dysrhythmias
Hypokalemia
Hyperglycemia

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S&S of overdose of albuterol

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ipratropium (Atrovent) therapeutic class

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broncodilator

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ipratropium (Atrovent) pharmacologic class

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Anticholinergic

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ipratropium (Atrovent) is used for what when combined with albuterol

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bronchospasms due to COPD

17
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received FDA approval for the treatment of asthma, it is prescribed off-label for this disorder.

A

ipratropium (Atrovent)

18
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The nasal spray formulation of ipratropium (Atrovent) is approved for what?

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the symptomatic relief of runny nose associated with the common cold and allergic rhinitis.

19
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ipratropium (Atrovent) inhibits nasal secretion, but does not do what?

A

Have decongestant action

20
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How long is the treatment for ipratropium (Atrovent) intranasal limited to?

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3 weeks

21
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ipratropium (Atrovent) intranasal side effects

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may cause epistaxis and excessive drying of the nasal mucosa.

22
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Why does ipratropium (Atrovent) cause few systemic adverse effects?

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B/c very little is absorbed by the lungs

23
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While using ipratropium (Atrovent) irritation of the upper respiratory tract may result in what?

A

cough
drying of the nasal mucosa
hoarseness

24
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Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to soya lecithin or related food products such as soybean and peanut

A

ipratropium (Atrovent) contraindications

25
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beclomethasone (Qvar) therapeutic class

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Anti-inflammatory drug for asthma and allergic rhinitis.

26
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beclomethasone (Qvar) pharmacologic class

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Inhaled corticosteroid

27
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The patient taking beclomethasone (Qvar) should be observed for what?

A

signs of corticosteroid toxicity

28
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Local side effects of beclomethasone (Qvar) may include:

A

hoarseness
dry mouth
changes in taste

29
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This drug can mask the signs of infections and is contraindicated if an active infection is present

A

beclomethasone (Qvar)

30
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A significant percentage of patients who take beclomethasone (Qvar) on a long-term basis will develop this

A

oropharyngeal candidiasis

31
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Monitor the growth of pediatric patients with this drug

A

beclomethasone (Qvar)

32
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montelukast (Singulair) therapeutic class

A

Anti-inflammatory drug for asthma prophylaxis

33
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montelukast (Singulair) pharmacologic class

A

Leukotriene modifier

34
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A few rare cases have been reported in patients who are taking this drug

A

montelukast (Singulair)

35
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What patients taking montelukast (Singulair) should be treated with caution?

A

Those with preexisting hepatic impairment

36
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this drug may increase serum alanine amino-transferase (ALT) values)

A

montelukast (Singulair)

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