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26 Cards in this Set
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What is asthma?
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Chronic inflammation of the airway
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What is bronchial hyperactivity?
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Mild factors are able to cause bronchial constriction
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What is important with MDIs?
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Inhale prior to activating device
Use of Spacers |
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How are DPI activated?
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By breath
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What is the role of Beta 2 agonists?
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Relieving acute bronchospasm and preventing exercise induced bronchospasm
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All of the oral Beta 2 agonists are ____ acting, while most inhaled Beta 2 agonists are ____ acting.
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long
short |
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Long-acting Inhaled Beta 2 agonists should be used alone.
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False
Should be added to the regimen |
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What are the two oral preparations?
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Albuterol
Terbutaline |
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What are the adverse effects of short acting inhaled preparations?
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Tachycardia, Angina, and Tremor
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What are the adverse risks of long acting inhaled preparations?
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Risk of severe asthma and asthma related death when used alone
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What are the long acting inhaled preparations?
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Salmeterol
Formoterol |
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What is the role of glucocorticoids in asthma?
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Reducing of inflammation
Decrease mucus production Increase number of Beta 2 receptors |
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Glucocorticoids must be given on a fixed schedule and benefits develop slowly.
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True
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What are the common adverse effects of inhaled glucocorticoids?
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Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Dysphonia |
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What are be done to decrease the adverse effect of throat irritation for glucocorticoids?
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Gargle after
Use a spacer |
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What are the less common adverse effects of glucocorticoids?
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Blood Loss
Adrenal Suppression Slow growth in children |
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Which inhalation should be given first? A Beta 2 agonist or a glucocorticoid?
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Beta 2 agonist
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What are the effects of cromolyn?
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Stabilizes the membrane of mast cells
Prevents release of histamine |
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What is Theophylline?
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Principle Methylxanthine
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How is theophylline administered?
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oral
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What does theopylline do to the lung?
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Bronchodilation
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What are the drug interactions of theophylline?
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Caffeine
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What are the two anticholinergic drugs used in asthma?
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Ipratropium
Tiotropium |
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What is the effect of leukotrienes?
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Bronchial constriciton
Airway edema Mucus production |
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What are the leukotriene modifiers available?
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Zileuton
Zafirlukast Montelukast |
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What is the handheld device that is used to measure peak expiratory flow?
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Peak Flowmeter
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