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drug test #5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Common name for Short Acting Beta2 (β2) Adrenergic Agonists | SABA- Bronchodilators |
| What do Bronchodilators (SABA) treat? | Asthma |
| The MOA for bronchodilators (SABA) | Bind to beta2 (β2) receptors Relax bronchial smooth muscle Reverse bronchospasm & open airways |
| What is the onset of action for SABA and the duration of action? | quick onset (15min), with short duration (2-6 hours) |
| Which inhalers are considered "rescue" inhalers? | bronchodilators (SABA)- for asthma attacks to open airways |
| Common adverse reactions for SABA (bronchodilators) | Palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness |
| Common Aux labels for bronchodilators (SABA) | Shake Well Before Use (for most Metered-Dose Inhalers) Do Not Exceed Recommended Dose (*on all SABAs*) |
| Airomir or Ventolin (brand name); what is the generic? | salbutamol (generic) |
| Dosage of Ventolin is: | Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 100mcg per dose (1 dose = 1 puff or inhalation) Commonly dosed: 1-2 puffs Q4-6H Nebules |
| Bricanyl (brand name); what is generic? | Terbutaline (generic) |
| Dosage forms for Bricanyl | Turbuhaler – 0.5mg per dose |
| Common name for Long Acting Beta2 (β2) Adrenergic Agonists (LABA) | LABA- bronchodilators |
| What do bronchodilators (LABA) treat? | Asthma |
| The MOA for bronchodilators (LABA) | Bind to beta2 (β2) receptors Relax bronchial smooth muscle Reverse bronchospasm & open airways |
| What is the onset of action for LABA and duration of action? | Longer onset of action (take longer to work than SABAs) Longer duration of action (effect lasts longer than SABAs) |
| Why are LABAs used? | help control asthma |
| What should LABA bronchodilators be used with? | Inhaled Corticosteroids |
| Common adverse reactions for LABA (bronchodilator) | Palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness |
| Common Aux labels for LABA (bronchodilators) | Shake Well Before Use (for most Metered-Dose Inhalers only) Do Not Exceed Recommended Dose (*on all LABAs*) |
| Oxeze (brand name); what is the generic? | Formoterol (generic) |
| Serevent (brand name); what is the generic? | Salmeterol (generic) |
| Dosage forms for Oxeze | Turbuhaler – 6mcg, 12mcg per inhalation |
| Dosage forms for Serevent | Diskus – 50mcg per inhalation |
| What do anticholinergics treat? | Asthma COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
| How do anticholinergics work? | Causes bronchodilation |
| Common adverse reactions for anticholinergics | Blurred vision, difficulty urinating, dry mouth |
| Atrovent (brand name); what is the generic? | Ipratropium (generic) |
| Spiriva (brand name); what is the generic? | Tiotropium (genreic) |
| Seebri Breezhaler (brand name); what is generic? | glycopyrronium (generic) |
| Dosages for Atrovent | Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 20mcg per inhalation Nebules |
| Dosage forms for Spiriva | Inhaled Capsules – 18mcg per capsule Dosage: 1 capsules each morning |
| Which anticholinergic requires a handihaler? | Spiriva |
| Dosage forms for Seebri Breezhaler | Inhalation of 50 mcg glycopryrronium hard capsule Dosage: 1 capsule daily NOTE: DO NOT EAT THE CAPSULE |
| Common name for Inhaled Corticosteroids | Steroids-ICS |
| Common ending for ICS (inhaled corticosteroids) | -sone -ide |
| What do inhaled corticosteroids treat? | Asthma COPD |
| How do ICS inhalers work? | Decrease pro-inflammatory substances |
| Why are ICS used? | Used to help control asthma |
| How often are ICS inhalers used? | Commonly dosed twice daily |
| Adverse reactions for inhaled corticosteroids | Thrush (fungal infection in mouth) |
| Common Aux labels for ICS inhalers | Rinse Mouth After Use (all inhaled steroids – This is to help prevent thrush) Shake Well Before Use (most Metered Dose Inhalers) |
| Alvesco (brand name); what is generic? | Ciclesonide |
| Flovent (brand name); what is generic? | Fluticasone |
| Dosages for Alvesco | Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 100mcg per dose, 200mcg per dose |
| Dosages for Flovent | Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 50mcg per dose, 125mcg per dose, 250mcg per dose Diskus |
| QVAR (brand name);what is the generic? | Beclomethasone |
| What is dosage of Pulmicort? | Turbuhaler – 100mcg per dose, 200mcg per dose, 400mcg per dose |
| What do combination LABA + ICS treat? | Asthma COPD |
| Common adverse reaction for LABA + ICS combinations | Thrush |
| How often are LABA + ICS combos administered? | Commonly dosed twice daily |
| Common Aux labels or LABA + ICS combos | Rinse Mouth After Use Do Not Exceed Recommended Dose Shake Well Before Use (Metered Dose Inhalers only) |
| Advair (brand name); what is generic? | Salmeterol + Fluticasone |
| Symbicort (brand name); what is generic? | Formoterol + Budesonide |
| Zenhale (brand name); what is generic? | Formoterol + Mometasone |
| What forms do Advair come in? | Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Diskus |
| What forms do Symbicort come in? | Turbuhaler |
| What forms do Zenhale come in? | Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) |
| common ending for anticholinergics | -tropium |
| common ending for LABA | -terol |
| Common ending for SABA | -mol |
| Pulmicort (brand name); what is the generic? | Budesonide |
| Common ending for SABA | -mol |
| Pulmicort (brand name); what is the generic? | Budesonide |
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