Drugs Used In Respiratory System Disorders

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Aerosolization

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The conversion of a liquid into a fine mist or colloidal suspension in air

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Antitussive

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A drug that inhibits or suppresses the cough reflex

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Bronchoconstriction

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Narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles, which results in increased airway resistance and decreased airflow

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Bronchodilation

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Widening lumen of bronchi and bronchioles, which results form relaxation of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchioes and bronchi. airway resistance is decreased, and airflow is increased

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Decongestant

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A substance that reduces the swelling of mucous membranes

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Expectorant

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A drug that enhances the expulsion of secretions from the respiratory tract

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Humidification

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Addition of moisture to the air

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IgA

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Class of antibody produced on mucous membrane surfaces, such as those of the respiratory tract

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Inspissated

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Thickened or dried out

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Mucolytic

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Having the ability to break down mucus

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Nebulization

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The process of converting liquid medications into a spray that can be carried into the respiratory system by inhaled air

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Nonproductive cough

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A cough that does not result in coughing up of mucus, secretions, or debris

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productive cough

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A cough that results in coughing up of mucus, secretions, or debris

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Reverse sneeze

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Aspiration reflex-short periods of noisy inspiratory effort in dogs

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Surfactant

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A mixture of phospholipids secreted by type II alveolar cells that reduce surface tension in pulmonary fluids

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Viscid

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Sticky

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What defense does the nasal cavity provide

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Hair filters out large particulate matter

Turbinates provide large surface area for warming and humidifying inspired air

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What are the protective reflexes

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Cough

Sneeze

Revers sneeze

Laryngospasm

Bronchospasm

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What are the mucociliary clearance defense

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Mucous

Cilia

Macrophages and immunoglobulin

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What are the principles of respiratory therapy

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Control of secretions

Control of reflexes

Maintain normal airflow to the alveoli

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What drugs will decrease production (remove cause)

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Antibiotics

Antifungals

Antiparasitics

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What drugs will increase elimination (decrease viscosity)

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Expectorants

Nebulization

Mucolytics

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What drugs suppress nonproductive cough

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Antitussives

Bronchodilators

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What controls sneezing

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Removal of offending material

Vasoconstrictors

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What drugs controls bronchospasm

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Bronchodilators

Corticosteroids

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How do you maintain normal airflow to alveoli

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Revers bronchoconstriction

Remove edema or mucus

Provide oxygen therapy

Ventilation

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Aerosoliztion is also called

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Nebulization

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Nebulization allows

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delivery of drugs at high concentrations directly into airways while minimizing blood levels

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Aerosolization reduces the chance of

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Toxicity

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What are expectorants

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Drugs that liquefy and dilute viscid secretions

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How are expectorants administered

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PO

Parenterally

Inhalation

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When are expectorants used

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When a productive cough is present

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Guaifenesin can treat

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Cough symptoms related to upper respiratory tract conditions

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What are the side effects of Guaifenesin

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Nausea

Drowsiness

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Acetylcysteine is a

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mucolytic

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How does acetylcysteine work

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Decreases viscosity by altering chemical composition of mucus through breakdown of chemical bonds

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How is acetylcysteine administered

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Nebulization

PO

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Acetylcysteine is an antidote

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For acetaminophen toxicity

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What are the adverse effects of acetylcysteine

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Nausea

Vomiting

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Antitussives are

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centrally acting agents

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Butorphanol Tartrate is used for

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relief of chronic nonproductive cough in dogs

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Butorphanol Tartrate can also be used as

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Preanesthetic

Analgesic

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What are the adverse side effects of Butorphanol Tartrate

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Sedation

Ataxia

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Hydrocodone Bitartrate is used to treat

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A harsh, nonproductive cough

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What are the side effects of Hydrocodone Bitartrate

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Sedation

Constipation

GI upset

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Codeine is used as

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An antitussive agent

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What are the side effects of Codeine

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Sedation

Constipation

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Dextromethorphan is a

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nonnarcotic antitussive

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What are the adverse side effects of Dextromethorphan

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Drowsiness

GI upset

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Temaril-P is a combination of

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Antitussive and corticosteroid

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What is Temaril-P used for

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Antitussive

Antipuritic

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What are the side effects of Temaril-P

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Sedation

Depression

Hypotension

Minor CNS signs

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Bronchoconstriction results from

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Acetylcholine release at parasympathetic nerve endings

Stimulation of H1 histamine receptors

Blockade of beta-2 -adrenergic receptors

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Bronchodilators are

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Cholinergic blockers

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These drugs can be used In cases of OP or carbamate toxicity to prevent bronchoconstriction

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Atropine

Aminopentaminde

Glycopyrrolate

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Ipratropium bromid and synthetic anticholinergic are used to treat

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EPOD

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What is EPOD

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Equine pulmonary obstruction disorder

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Antihistamines are used to block the effects of

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Histamine

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Antihistamine does not replace

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histamine already combined with receptors

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Antihistamines are used for

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Equine heaves

Pneumonia in cattle

Feline asthma

Insect bites

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Antihistamines generally end with

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-amine

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What are the adverse effects of antihistamines

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Sedation

GI effects

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Beta-2-Adrenergic antagonists cause

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relaxation of the bronchi

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Beta-2-Adrenergic antagonists may produce

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tachycardia

Hypertension

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What are examples of Beta-2-Adrenergic antagonists

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Epinephrine

Albuterol

Cleanbuterol

Terbutaline

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Methylzanthines inhibit

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Phosphodiesterase

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Phosphodiesterase is an

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enzyme in smooth muscle cells that inhibits cyclic AMP

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Examples of Methylexamines

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Aminophlline

Theophylline

Caffeine

Theobromine

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What are the side effects fo Methylexamines

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GI upset

CNS stimulation

Tachycardia

Ataxia

Arrhythmia

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Decongestants work by

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Vasodilation

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Decongestants are used in

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Feline upper respiratory tract disease

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What are some examples of Decongestants

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Ephedrine

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylpropanolamine

Oxymetazoline

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Corticosteroids are _______ ________ use in treating respiratory disease

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Short term

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Corticosteroids have a strong

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Antiinflammatory effects

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What are some examples of corticosteroids

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Temaril-P

Flo Vent

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Temaril-P is also called

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Prednisolone sodium succinate

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Flo Vent is also called

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Fluticasone propionate

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Diuretics can treat

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Pulmonary edema

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Naloxone stimulates respiration in

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Narcotic OD

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Yobine stimulates respirations in

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Xylazien OD