resp pharm Flashcards
(49 cards)
oxygen is considered a drug
T
phenylephrine is considered to be just as effective as pseudoephedrine in regards to being a decongestant
F
nebulizers require positive force to get the aerosolized droplets deep into the respiratory tract
F
you can overdose your patient on oxygen
T
nasal oxygen catheters should sit in the ventral meatus when properly placed
T
___ adrenergic receptors have the greatest impact on the diameter of the bronchioles
Beta 2
stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system will lead to ____, and stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system will cause _____
bronchodilation ; bronchoconstriction
most frequently mucolytics are given via ____
nebulization
smooth muscle contraction and bronchial constriction are caused by the presence of _____
histamine
____ cells are responsible for the release of histamine. they can also release heparin
mast or basophil
___ produce and deliver smaller particles to the lower airway, whereas _____ produce and deliver smaller particles to the upper airway
nebulizers ; metered dose inhalers
____ are thought to work by inhibiting phosphodiesterase so the actions of CAMP can be greater/prolonged
methylxanthine bronchodilators
when administering antimicrobials to a patient with a respiratory tract infection is ideal to deliver the medication
directly to the respiratory tree / luminal surface
glucocorticoids are typically ___ in respiratory conditions. the exception is when the risk of _____ outweighs the temporary immunosuppression
indicated ; inflammation
corticosteroids treat the ___ of respiratory dz not the ____
signs ; cause
_____ is an example of a loop diuretic
furosemide (lasix)
____ is the respiratory stimulant being used less frequently in vet med b/c of the negative effects it has on the ___
doxapram (dopram), nervous system
____ is used to stimulate respirations in narcotic overdoses
naloxone (narcan)
____ is used to stimulate respirations in xylazine overdoses
yohimbine (yobine)
if your patient will be on oxygen therapy for longer than a few hours the O2 should be ____ as to not dry out the respiratory tract and cause irritation
humidified
generic to trade - diphenhydramine
benadryl
generic to trade - furosemide and what class
lasix / diuretic
generic to trade - methylprednisolone and what class
solu medrol / corticosteroid
generic to trade - cetirizine and what class
Zyrtec / antihistamine
