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Respiratory Pharmacology II Flashcards

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what causes failure of asthma management

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  • lack of adherence to medication
  • uncontrolled co-morbid conditions
  • continued exposure to tobacco smoke, airborne pollutants, allergens, and irritants
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what are the asthma medications for exacerbations (use mnemonic)

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ASTHMA
Albuterol, Pirbuterol, Terbutaline
Steroids
Theophylline
Humidifier O2
Magnesium (severe exacerbation when other methods not working)
Anticholinergics
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at what point do you add antibiotics as an additional treatment for COPD

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when FEV1/FVC ratio is below 49%

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mnemonic for COPD ts

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COPD
Corticosteroids
Oxygen
Prevention (cessation of smoking, infection control, pneumococcal and influenza vaccine)
Dilators (anticholinergics and beta 2 agonists)

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what are the opioids that are used an antitussives (cough medication)

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codeine

dextrometorphan (synthetic codeine)

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how do opiates work to reduce cough

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decrease CNS cough center’s sensitivity to peripheral stimuli

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mechanism of dextrometorphan

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suppresses response of cough center but does not have analgesic or addictive potential and is less constipating than codeine

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name the drug that is a mucolytic agent

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NAC

n-acetylcysteine

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uses of N-acetylcysteine

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  • management of acetaminophen overdose

- cystic fibrosis to break disulfide bonds in mucus thereby liquefying it and making it easier to cough out

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H1 antagonist used for respiratory issues

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FLaCCiD
Fexofenadine
Loratadine
Cetirizine
Chlorpheniramine
Diphenhydramine
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drugs used to treat chronic rhinitis

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CCAAN

Corticosteroids: beclomethasone and flunisolide
Cromolyn
Alpha adrenergic agonists
Antihistamines
Nasal corticosteroids
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antihistamines used to treat rhinitis

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FLaCCCiD
Fexofenadine
Loratadine
Cetirizine
Chlorpheniramine
Cyproheptadine
Diphenhydramine
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adverse effects of antihistamines used to tx rhinitis

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1st gen - Chlorpheniramine, Cyproheptadine, and Diphenhydramine cross BBB and cause drowsiness

2nd gen - Cetirizine, Fexofenadine, and Loratadine do not produce drowsiness

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mechanism of alpha adrenergic agonists

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constrict dilated arterioles in nasal mucosa and reduce airway resistance

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examples of alpha adrenergic agonists used in tx of rhinitis

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phenylephrine (increase BP and dilate pupil)

pseudoephrine

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16
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effects of prolonged use of nasal decongestant

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rebound nasal congestion after discontinuation of prolonged use

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