Drugs for Lower RT

Question 1

Bronchodilators
Steroids
Leukotriene Modifiers
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Expectorants
Antibiotics

Answer 1

Agents used for COPD

Question 2

Medications used to facilitate respirations by dilating the airways

Answer 2

Bronchodilators

Question 3

used to decrease inflammation

Answer 3

Steroids

Question 4

reduce inflammation in the lung tissue

Answer 4

Leukotriene Modifiers

Question 5

act as anti-inflammatory agents by suppressing the release of histamine from the mast cells

Answer 5

Mast Cell Stabilizers

Question 6

are used to assist in loosening secretions from the airway

Answer 6

Expectorants

Question 7

are prescribed to prevent serious complications from bacterial infections

Answer 7

Antibiotics

Question 8

Helpful in symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and for bronchospasm associated with COPD

Answer 8

Bronchodilators

Question 9

Types of bronchodilators

Answer 9

Xanthines
Sympathomimetics
Anticholinergics
Inhaled Steroids

Question 10

Aminophylline
Oxtriphylline
Theophylline
Pentoxifylline
Caffeine

Answer 10

Types of Xanthines

Question 11

have a direct effect on the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract, both those on the bronchi and the blood vessels

Answer 11

Xanthines

Question 12

Stimulate the CNS such that respiration is stimulated, coronary arteries and pulmonary arteries dilate, with additional effects of diuresis

Answer 12

Xanthines

Question 13

Indicated for the symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and reversal of bronchospasm associated with COPD

Answer 13

Indications of Xanthines

Question 14

GI upset, anorexia, vomiting, gastric pain, seizures, brain damage, and even death

Answer 14

Adverse Effects of Xanthines

Question 15

cause dizziness, flushing, severe hypotension, bradycardia, and palpitations

Answer 15

Adverse Effects of Aminophylline

Question 16

drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system; dilation of the bronchi and increased rate and depth of respiration

Answer 16

Sympathomimetic drugs

Question 17

Albuterol
Bitolterol
Isoproterenol
Metaproterenol
Salbutamol
Terbutaline
Ephedrine
Epinephrine

Answer 17

Different kinds Sympathomimetic Drugs:

Question 18

Asthma
Bronchospasm
Exercise induced bronchospasm
Preterm Labor

Answer 18

Clinical Use of Sympathomimetic

Question 19

Cardiac disease
vascular problems
Arrhythmias
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Pregnancy, and lactation

Answer 19

Contraindications of Sympathomimetic

Question 20

tremors, 
headache, 
nervousness
GI upset
cardiac arrhythmias,
hypertension, 
tachycardia, 
palpitations, 
vasoconstrictions
bronchospasm, 
sweating, 
pallor, 
flushing
Hyperglycemia
Urinary retention

Answer 20

Adverse Effects of Sympathomimetic

Question 21

Beclomethasone
Flunisolide
Triamcinolone
Dexamethasone
Prednisone
prednisolone

Answer 21

Different kinds Inhaled Steroids:

Question 22

Decreased swelling associated with inflammation

Promotion of beta adrenergic receptor activity, which may promote smooth muscle relaxation and inhibit bronchoconstriction

Answer 22

Inhaled Steroids

Question 23

Not for emergency use
Not for use during an acute asthma attack or status asthmaticus
Pregnancy and lactation

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Contraindications of Inhaled Steroids

Question 24

Sore throat, hoarseness, coughing, dry mouth, pharyngeal and laryngeal fungal infections

Answer 24

Adverse Effects of Inhaled Steroids

Question 25

A newer class of drugs developed to act more specifically at the site of the problem associated with asthma.

Answer 25

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 26

Referred to as anti-inflammatory bronchoconstriction preventers

Answer 26

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 27

Montelukast (Lukast, Montekast) Zafirlukast (Accolate) Zileuton

Answer 27

Different Kinds of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 28

works on the immune system at the cellular level.

Answer 28

MoA of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 29

30 minutes

Answer 29

Onset effect of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 30

Peak effect of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Answer 30

3-4 hours

Question 31

Duration effect of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Answer 31

24 hours

Question 32

hepatic or renal impairment | Pregnancy and lactation

Answer 32

Contraindications of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 33

``` Headache Dizziness Myalgia Nausea Diarrhea Abdominal pain Elevated liver enzymes Vomiting Generalized pain Fever ```

Answer 33

Adverse Effects of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 34

Prevents the release of inflammatory and bronchoconstricting substances when the mast cells are stimulated to release these substances because of irritation or the presence of an antigen.

Answer 34

Mast Cell Stabilizers

Question 35

cromolyn (Intal) | nedocromil (Tilade)

Answer 35

Types of Mast Cell Stabilizers

Question 36

type of mast cell stabilizer for the treatment of chronic bronchial asthma, exercise-induced asthma, and allergic rhinitis

Answer 36

cromolyn (Intal)

Question 37

Type of mast cell stabilizer for the management of mild to moderate bronchial asthma

Answer 37

nedocromil (Tilade)