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17 Cards in this Set
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What is ventilation?
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the process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
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What is respiration?
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the process by which gasses are exchanged
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Energy is expended during expiration (True or False)
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False
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What is perfusion?
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blood flow through the lungs
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What is a nebulizer?
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small mahcines that vaporize a liquid drug into a fine mist that can be inhaled
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What is the action of an antitussive?
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suppress cough
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What is the action of a mucolytic?
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loosen mucous
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What is the action of mast cell stabilizers?
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inhibit histamine release
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What is the action of glycocorticoids?
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suppress inflammation
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What is the action of expectorants?
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produce thinner mucous
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What is the action of beta-adrenergic agonists?
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dilate bronchi, relieve bronchospasms
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Name five different bonchodilators used for asthma.
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albuterol (Proventil)
epinephrine (Adrenalin, Primatene) metaproterenol sulfate (Alupent) pirbuterol acetate (Maxair) salmeterol xinafoate (Serevent) theophylline (Theo-dur) |
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Name five different glucocorticoids used for asthma.
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beclomethasone dipropionate (Beclovent, Vanceril)
budesonide (Pulmicort Turbohaler) fluticasone (Flovent) methylprednisolone (DepoMedrol) traimcinolone (Azmacort) |
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What is the most common OTC (over the counter) antitussive?
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dextromethorphan
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What is the most common OTC (over the counter) expectorant?
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guaifenesin
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What is the safest medication for the prophylaxis of asthma?
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cromolyn
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What does "COPD" represent?
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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