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COPD Medications
Formoterol (Foradil) Salmeterol (Serevent) are what type of Bronchodilator and how long are their duration? |
COPD Medications
Long acting beta agonists (12h) |
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COPD Medications
Levalbuterol (Xopenex) Salbutamol (albuterol) are what type of Bronchodilator and how long are their duration? |
COPD Medications
Short acting beta agonists (4-6h) |
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COPD Medications
Improve air flow and reduce air trapping Given orally, MDI, DPI, or by nebulizer Includes long acting and short acting Beta agonists? |
COPD Medications
Bronchodilators |
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COPD Medications
Salbutamol/Ipratropium (Combivent) is what type of anticholinergic and how long is its' duration? |
COPD Medications
Combination short-acting 2-agonists plus anticholinergic in one inhaler. |
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COPD Medications
Tiotropium (Spiriva) is what type of anticholinergic and how long is its' duration? |
COPD Medications
Long-acting (24h) |
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COPD Medications
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) what type of anticholinergic is this and how long is its' duration? |
COPD Medications
Short-acting (6-8h) |
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COPD Medications
Weak bronchodilator, stimulates respiratory drive, strengthens diaphragm contractions, improves CO, narrow therapeutic range, side effects? |
COPD Medications
Theophylline (a Methylxanthine) |
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COPD Medications
Beclomethasone (Qvar) Budesonide (Pulmicort) are? |
COPD Medications
Inhaled glucocorticosteroids |
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COPD Medications
Formoterol/Budesonide (Symbicort) Salmeterol/Fluticasone (Advair) are? |
COPD Medications
Combination long-acting 2-agonists plus glucocorticosteroids in one inhaler |
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COPD Medications
What must you remind the client to do after taking an inhaler? |
COPD Medications
Remind client to rinse mouth after taking inhaler. |
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COPD Medications
Prednisone (given orally) Solumedrol (given IV) are? |
COPD Medications
Systemic glucocorticosteroids |
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COPD Medications
What drugs must you: Monitor glucose levels Taper dose to lowest effective dose Monitor for cushingoid effects Monitor for osteoporosis? |
COPD Medications
Systemic glucocorticosteroids Prednisone (given orally) Solumedrol (given IV) |