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22 Cards in this Set
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Oxygen administration
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endotracheal intubation, nasal cannula, masks, tents, hoods
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oxygen side effects
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hypoventilation, confussion, changes in alveoli of lungs, blindness
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Respiratory Stimulants
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Caffeine citrate, theophylline via IV and orally, CO2
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Bronchodilators
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relax smooth muscles of bronchial tree- relieve bronchospasm. treat asthma, COPD
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Bronchodilators
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Sympathomimetics(adrenergics)-relax smooth muscles of bronchial tree.
Parasympatholytics(anticholeinergics)-relax smooth muscles of lungs Xanthine- cause bronchodilation |
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Corticosteroids
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relieve inflammation, reduce swelling, suppress symptoms in asthma and COPDs.
IV, dry powder for inhalation, MDI, aerosol, Nasal |
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Asthma Prophylaxis
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Anti-Leukotrienes-control inflammatory process of asthma.
Cromolyn-mast-cell stabilizer. |
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Mucolytics
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liquify pulmonary secretions
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Expectorants
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increase pulmonary secretions, reduce viscosity, help expel sputum
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Antitussives
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prevent coughing- in not productive coughs
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Oxygen administration
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endotracheal intubation, nasal cannula, masks, tents, hoods
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oxygen side effects
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hypoventilation, confussion, changes in alveoli of lungs, blindness
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Respiratory Stimulants
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Caffeine citrate, theophylline via IV and orally, CO2
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Bronchodilators
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relax smooth muscles of bronchial tree- relieve bronchospasm. treat asthma, COPD
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Bronchodilators
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Sympathomimetics(adrenergics)-relax smooth muscles of bronchial tree.
Parasympatholytics(anticholeinergics)-relax smooth muscles of lungs Xanthine- cause bronchodilation |
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Corticosteroids
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relieve inflammation, reduce swelling, suppress symptoms in asthma and COPDs.
IV, dry powder for inhalation, MDI, aerosol, Nasal |
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Asthma Prophylaxis
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Anti-Leukotrienes-control inflammatory process of asthma.
Cromolyn-mast-cell stabilizer. |
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Mucolytics
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liquify pulmonary secretions
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Expectorants
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increase pulmonary secretions, reduce viscosity, help expel sputum
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Antitussives
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prevent coughing- in not productive coughs
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Antihistamines
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antagonize the histamine receptor sites
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Decongestants
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constrict blood vessels in respiratory tract,shrink swollen mucous membranes, help open nasal airway passages
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