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| Name 4 types of pulmonary medications |
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Bronchodilators
Prevention of bronchocontriction
Mucolytics
Antibiotics |
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Theophylline
Beta 2 selective drugs
Anticholinergic
Combivent
Corticosteroids
Cromolyn
Leukotriene inhibitors |
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Term
-Stimulates CNS
-Relaxes bronchial smooth ms
-Reduces fatigue of diaphragm
-Small therapeutic range (dosage must be monitored closely)
-Available in slow-release forms |
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Definition
| Theophylline (Theo-dur and Slo-Bid) |
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| Instead of Theophylline, what is used in infants? |
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Definition
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| What are some side effects of Theophylline? |
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Definition
Jumpy Feeling
N&V
Diarrhea
Headache
Irritability
Flushed Skin
Heart Palpitations |
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Term
-Facilitates receptors
-Goal is bronchodilation
-Stimulates production of cAMP
-Beta 2 fewer cardiac effects
-CNS side effects which include tremors, nervousness, anxiety, and insomnia |
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Definition
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Term
-Block muscarinic receptors of bronchial smooth ms
-Atrovent: synthetic atropine
-Inhaler
-Fewer cardiac and CNS side effects
-Long-lasting effects
-Less effective on asthma
-More effective on COPD in adults |
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Definition
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Term
-Anticholinergic plus beta 2 selective agonist
-Rapid onset of beta agonists
-Longer effects of anticholinergics
-Fewer side effects
-COPD pts may take this |
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Definition
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Term
-This med does not directly dilate airways
-Prevents inflammation
-Systemically or inhaler
-Side effects less with inhaler
-Not a bronchodilator but an anti-inflammtory |
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Definition
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Term
-An anti-inflammatory
-Does not dilate airways
-Stabilizes mas cells (involved in inflammation)
-Prevents the release of mediators of inflammation, especially histamine |
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Definition
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Term
-Zyflo inhibits leukotriene production
-Singulair block leukotriene receptors
-Leukotrienes account for much of the inflammation of airways
-Reduce need for beta agonist inhalers |
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Definition
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Term
-Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory)
-Beta 2 agonist (bronchodilator) |
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Definition
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Term
-Breaks up mucus
-Acetylcysteine (mucomyst)
-Mucinex is over the counter
-DNAse (Pulmozyme) |
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| Breaks up mucus from sinuses to decrease pressure |
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Definition
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| Helpful with allergies. Dries out mucus |
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Definition
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Keeps you from coughing
Cough suppressant |
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