The Respriatory System Flashcards
(48 cards)
1
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
2
Q
CBABE
A
C- Cystic Fibrosis B- Bronchitis A- Asthma B- Bronchiectasis E- Emphyscema
3
Q
MPI
A
Metered dose inhaler
4
Q
DPI
A
Dry powder inhaler
5
Q
HHN
A
Handheld nebulizer
6
Q
-pnea
A
Breathing
7
Q
Apnea
A
Not breathing
8
Q
Tachypnea
A
Rapid breathing RR
> 20 bpm
9
Q
Bradypnea
A
Slow breathing RR
< 10 bpm
10
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficulty breathing
11
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal
12
Q
Pneumonectomy
A
Surgical removal of a portion of lung
13
Q
Tracheostomy
A
Creating a surgical opening in the trachea (hole)
14
Q
Tracheotomy
A
Creating a surgical incision in the trachea (slit)
15
Q
-otomy
A
Surgical incision
16
Q
-ostomy
A
Surgical opening
17
Q
AC
A
Before meals
18
Q
PC
A
After meals
19
Q
NOC
A
Night
20
Q
PRN
A
As needed
21
Q
Q4
A
Every 4 hours
22
Q
Q6H
A
Every 6 hours
23
Q
Bronchodilator
albuterol
A
Proventil
24
Q
Bronchodilator
isoproterenol
A
Isuprel
25
Bronchodilator
| levalbuterol
Xopenex
26
Bronchodilator
| pirbuterol
Maxair
27
Bronchodilator
| salmeterol
Serevent
28
Bronchodilator
| ipratropium bromide
Atrovent
29
Bronchodilator
| theophylline
Elixophyllin
30
Antihistamines
| brompheniramine
Dimetapp
31
Antihistamines
| certirizine
Zyrtec
32
Antihistamines
| clemastine
Tavist
33
Antihistamines
| diphenhydramine
Benadryl
34
Antihistamines
| fexofenadine
Allegra
35
Antihistamines
| loratadine
Claritin
36
Antitussives
| codeine
(Many containing codeine)
| Not over the counter (OTC)
37
Antitussives
| dextromethorphan
Robitussin
38
Expectorants and Mucolytics
| guaifenesin
Humibid LA
39
Expectorants and Mucolytics
| acetylcysteine
Mucomyst
40
Humibid LA Action
Loosens bronchial secretions so they can be eliminated through coughing
41
Advair Diskus Class
Bronchodilator and Glucocorticoid
42
acetylcysteine/Mucomyst
| Secondary Use
Can reverse the effects of a Tylenol/acetaminophen overdose
43
albuterol
| Secondary Use
When given IV with NS, can prevent premature labor
44
3 main causes or IRDS
1. Umbilical cord wrapping around neck
2. Born before 36 weeks, lungs can’t produce surfactant
3. Born after 40 weeks, presence of meconium and aspiration
45
TB meds
Monitor for jaundice and hepatotoxicity
46
Obstructive
Blocks airflow
47
Restrictive
Limits movement
48
Bronchodilators
Rescue Drugs