Flashcards in Exam 4; Asthma Deck (32)
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1
What is the cycle that results from prolonged irritation of the normal airway pathway
the immune system becomes involved realizing immune mediators from cells resulting in bronchoconstriction and edema, those cells migrate to the lungs because of this result in airway inflammation which then results in immune mediators, and vice versa
2
Wha are the two non-pharmacologic treatments of asthma
education
change in environment
3
These are the initial drugs of choice for short term relief of asthmatic symptoms
bronchodilators
4
What is the mechanism behind β2 receptor agonist bronchodilators
increases cAMP and decreases inflammatory response
5
This β2 receptor agonist is non specific and activated all adrenergic receptors
epinephrine
6
What is the result of epinephrine on β1 and ɑ1
β1 = increase in HR
ɑ1 = vasoconstriction
7
This β2 receptor agonist is more selective for β2
isoproterenol
8
What is the half life of selective β2 agonists
6 hours
9
What is different about the method of absorption regarding the selective β2 agonists and the more non-selective β2 agonists
the selective β2 agonists can be inhaled, especially good since you want it affecting the lungs
10
Any agent that acts by activating a receptor can cause what
down regulation of receptors and loss of effect
11
What are the 5 relatively selective β2 agonists
albuterol
pubuterol
bitolerol
levabuterol
terbutaline
"buterol's" essentially
12
What are the four longer lasting β2 agonists (not effective for rapid release)
formoterol
arformoterol
salmeterol
indicaterol
"terol's"
13
What are the three major side effects of the β agonists
tremors
techycardia
palpations of the heart due ti β1 effects
14
What class of drugs is mainly used for treating COPD
cholinergic blockres; atropine analogs
15
What are the two drugs to treat COPD
Ipratropium
tiotropium
16
What condition should you watch for when treating someone with COPD
patients with urinary retention
17
What is a symptom of the cholinergic blockers
dry mouth
18
What is the mechanism behind theophylline
phosphodiesterase inhibitor, inhibiting cAMP PDE which elevated cellular cAMP
19
What is theophylline used for
chronic asthma; it is a methylxanthine
20
What are the three main symptoms of theophylline
cardiac stimulation; arrthymias
CNS stimulation; tremors, insomnia, seizures
GI upset
21
True or False
The anti-inflammatory agents are NOT bronchodilators
True
22
What are the two mast cell inhibitors
cromolyn sodium
nedocromil
23
What is the mechanism behind cromolyn sodium and nedocromil
they inhibit the treats of mediators from immune cells by inhibiting Cl channels and decreasing Ca uptake
24
What class of drugs are the drug of choice for asthma prophylaxis, most given by inhalation
glucocorticoids
25
What are the seven glucocorticoids
beclomethasone
budesonide
fluticasone
mometasone
ciclesonide
prednisone
dexamethasone
"-son or -sone"
26
What is the mechanism behind the glucocorticoids
binds to intracellular receptors which alter DNA transcription
27
glucocorticoids increase this, which inhibits the synthesis of phospholipase 2
lipocortin
28
What are the side effects of glucocorticoids
since they are inhibitors of the immune response;
infections
dysphonia (trouble speaking)
systemic effects
29
This drug blocks the IgE receptors; blocking stimulation
omalizumab
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