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64 Cards in this Set
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function of the respiratory system?
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supply oxy to tissues and remove co2. evaporate water from passages
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what is classified as a respiratory stimulant
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CO2
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what structures are the parts of the resp. system?
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nasal,larynx,pharynx,trachea, brochi,lungs, etc
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the terminal portion of the resp. tree
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aveoli
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derivateives of morphine and codeine are oftern added to cough syrups to?
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depress cough reflex
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the agent that may be used for long-term maintenance/prevention of asthmatic attack?
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zyflo,singular
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heart failure is?
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one reason or another is not circulating blood at a satisfactory rate
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symptoms of hear failure?
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weight gain,swelling,N/V,cough,fatigue,weakness
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what is the correct oral digitalizing dose of digoxin?
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PO 8-15 mcg/kg/day
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what may associated with an overdose of digitalis?
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Unique-visual distubance
usual-N/V |
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the heartbeat originates in the?
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SA node
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drugs used to treat atrial fibrillation are?
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inotropic drugs
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ace inhibitors are used to assist in the management of congestive heart failure is?
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prinivil,captopril,zestril
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what drugs are calcium channel blockers?
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procardia,adalat,calan
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antiplatelet therapy is used to
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prevent the formation of thrombi and emboli that block blood vessels.
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what drugs are used to treat angina pectoris?
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nitrates, beta blocking drugs,calcium channel blockers
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serum blood cholesterol should be below what number?
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LDL-130mg/dl
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mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers is to?
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blocking the entry of extracellular calcium ions into the myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells.
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examples of an antilipemic drug are?
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zocor,lipito,zetia
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the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide?
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respiration
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pathological reaction by the body in response to an injry or abnormal stimulation by a physical, chemical, or biologic agent?
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inflammation
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gas used as a respiratory stimulant in the treatment of asphyxia.
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carbon dioxide
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characterized by variable airflow obstruction and airway hyperresponsiveness?
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asthma
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tightening or narrowing of the lung bronchioles
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bronchoconstriction
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agents that dilate or widen the bronchioles of the lung by relaxing the smooth muscle of the borchioles allowing better air exchange
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bronchodilators
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heart is not circulating blood at a satisfactory rate
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heart failure
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drug that increases the contractility of the heart
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inotropic
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condition in which the heart is unable to circulate blood satisfactorily
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congestive heart failure
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agents of choice to used for congestive failure in combination with other agents
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ACE inhibitors
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drug that promotes the formation and excretion of urine
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diuretics
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constriction of the muscle fibers in the walls of the blood vessels, either by ddirects action on the vessels or by stimulation of the vasomoter center in the medulla
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vasoconstrictors
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elevated systolic blood pressure above 140 or diastolic blood pressure above 90
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hypertension
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hasten blood coagulation or clotting
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coagulants
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increases the time it takes for blood to coagulate by interfering with thrombin production and subsequent formation of fibrin from fibrinogen
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anticoagulants
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dissolves blood clots
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thrombolytic therapy
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treats and prevent the developement of atherosclerotic plaques
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antiplatelet agents
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reduces the ciscostiy by direct action on the mucus
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mucolitics
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increases the production of repiratory secretions and drcreases the viscosity of mucus
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exporants
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inflammation of stomach
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gastritis
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inflammation of mouth
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stomatitis
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drugs used to increase the efficiency and improve the contraction of the heart muscle
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digitalis
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what derivatives are Bronchodilators for prevention and control of asthma?
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Xanthine
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brochodilator work by ?
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relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi
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charcoal broiled foods ______ the therapeutic effect of bronchodilators?
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decrease
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_______ depress the cough center located in the medulla and are used to relieve a nonproductive cough.
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antitussives
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what unique adverse reactions might be seen when a bronchodilator is administered?
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tachycardia,nervousnes,excitability
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3 types of antiasthma drugs
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bronchodialators, cortico steriods, antiflammatory
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adverse reactions are seen with antiasthma drugs
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tachycardia
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explain digitalization
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process of admin digoxin-loading dose and reg. dose
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what patient teaching do u need to perform with a patient taking digoxin?
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pulse must be taken before meds. If less than 60 med. should not be taken.
unique- visual disturbance (give digibond) |
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what are the common Nitrates used in a clinical setting?
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nitrostat, nitroglycerin
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Explain HDL,LDL and list the types of antilipidemics
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HDL-good,LDL-bad,lipitor,zocor,lopid
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which antilipidemic medication causes flushing?
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niacin
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which antilipidemic medications may cause leg cramps
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lipitor
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what types of enviromental control may be instituted for the allergic patient?
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roaches,smoking,seasonal
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name 2 drugs used only for prevention of asthma
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singular,zyflo
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name 2 drugs that interact with theophylline
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ephedrine, lithium
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what is INR? how does it compare to the PTT?
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International Normalize Ratio
PTT=1.4-1.6=INR 2.5- 3.5 |
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Name 3 lifestyle changes that a hypertensive patient should make
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diet,exercise,smoking
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what are the 3 advantages of low molecular weight heparin over standard heparin?
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SQ vs. IV,longer half-life, admin less frequently, given on fixed schedule, low incidence of anti-platetlet,treat with DVT(deep vein thrombosis)
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name 3 drugs that increase response to coumarin
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cimetidine,glucagon,diflunisal
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what is difference in the mechanism of action of the ACE inhibitors and the calcium channel blockers?
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ACE-recepter sites
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what is the most significant side effect of the antilipemic drugs?
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alteration of liver function
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blood flow through the heart?
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RA,Tv,RV,PV,PA,PV,LA,BV,LV,AV,AORTA
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