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CCI CH 21 resp lect.
CCI Chapter 21: Therapeutic agents for the respiratory system lecture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where does gas exchange in the lungs takes place? | Alveoli |
| What is name of the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity? | Diaphragm. |
| What is main function of cilia within the upper respiratory tract ? | To catch foreign material. |
| Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is used to treat ________ | Influenza. |
| What are the functions of Gas exchange? | 1. Discarding unused carbon dioxide 2. Balancing the pH of the body 3. Oxygenation of the bloodstream |
| Give examples of lower respiratory disorder . | 1. COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ) 2. Emphysema 3. Asthma. 4. Chronic bronchitis |
| What is the classification for Albuterol ? | Short-acting beta-agonist |
| What is the name of bacteria that cause TB ? | Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| What is the classification for OTC product Delsym ( dextromethorphan ) DM ? | Antitussive |
| What is the meaning of inspiration? | Movement of air into lungs |
| What is the meaning of expiration ? | Movement of air out of lungs |
| What medication can cause oral thrush after inhalation? | corticosteroids inhaler |
| What is generic name for Singular ? | Montelukast |
| What is the generic name for Allegra? | Fexofenadine |
| What is the generic name for Clarinex ? | Desloratadine |
| What is the generic name for Accolate? | Zafirlukast |
| What is generic name for Nasalcrom ? | Cromolyn sodium |
| What is the generic name for Spiriva? | Tiotropium |
| What is the generic name for Xolair? and the route of administration? | Omalizumab ( ROA ) injection |
| What is the classification for Atrovent (Ipratropium) ? | anticholinergic |
| What is the classification of drug that breaks thick lung mucus secretions? | Mucolytics and Expectorants |
| What is the classification for Spiriva? | anticholinergic |
| What is the main side effect of albuterol? | Insomnia |
| Bad + breathing, difficult or labored breathing | Dyspnea |
| what is the main side effect for Levaquin ? | Tendonitis |
| What is the function of the lung? | To oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide |
| What is the average respiratory rate? | The average respiratory rate for adults is 12 to 18 breaths/min, whereas a 6- to 12-year-old child’s rate is higher at 18 to 30 breaths/min. The infant rate from birth to 1 year can range from 30 to 60 breaths/min. |
| What is the main side effect for morphine? | Respiratory depression |
| What is the classification for Robitussin/ Tenex (Guaifenesin ) | Expectorant |
| What is the name of the bacteria that cause Pneumonia? | Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| Who can die from influenza ? | old, young, and immunocompromised patient |
| When is the best time to give influenza vaccine? | a prescriber may give antivirals at early onset (usually within 48 hours) to help shorten the course or lessen illness severity |
| What are the symptoms of Asthma? | wheezing, dyspnea, and coughing. |
| What are the drugs used to treat allergic rhinitis? | steroids ( corticosteroids ) and antihistamine H 1 |
| Long-acting β2 agonists is used to treat what condition ? | asthma |
| What is the meaning of MDI ? | Metered-dose inhaler |
| What is the function of cilia? | Cilia catch dust particles |
| What is the function of mucosal lining ? | Mucous membrane warms and moistens air |
| What are the functions of respiratory system? | 1. filter, warm, and moisten the air before it enters the lower respiratory tract. 2. gas exchange 3. keeps blood pH balanced |
| Anticholinergic is the classification for ________ | Ipratropium ( Atrovent ) |
| What is the classification of Ventolin HFA ( Albuterol ) ? | Short acting B-2 agonist or Bronchodilator |
| What is the meaning of HFA ? | hydrofluoroalkane it is just propellant used in many metered-dose inhalers (MDIs). |
| What is the meaning of expectorants? | A drug that helps remove mucous secretions from the respiratory system; it loosens and thins sputum and bronchial secretions for ease of expectoration |
| What is the treatment of TB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)? | Most antituberculin agents are bactericidal and kill M. tuberculosis . These agents work with other medications that last many months. This length of therapy is a reason patient education is critical. Sputum tests can confirm if patients should stop t |
| If the patient suffers from Severe reactions that can cause stomach pain, vomiting, wheezing, shortness of breath (SOB), hypotension (low blood pressure), swelling of the throat, what is the name of this condition? | anaphylactic shock |
| Blocks the effects of histamine at histamine-1 (H1) receptors is the mechanism of action of what type of medications? | antihistamines |
| What are the antibiotics that are used to treat pneumonia? | 1. Zithromax, Z-Pak sig: Oral: 500 mg on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2–5; IV: 500 mg once daily 2. Levaquin* sig : 750 mg daily for 5 days, or 500 mg daily for 7–14 days |
| Pseudoephedrine | What is the name of the BTC medication that now is sold in controlled amounts attributable to its misuse in the making of the street drug methamphetamine |
| What is the classification of Theophylline ( Theo-24 ) ? | methylxanthine |
| What is the classification for Zyrtec ? | antihistamine H1 |
| What is the indication of Oseltamivir | treatment of Influenza A or Influenza B infection |
| What is the main side effect for albuterol inhaler? | • Cough • Dizziness • Headache • Insomnia • Nervousness • Tremor |
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