Respiratory system drugs
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| What results from insufficient oxygen supply to body tissues? | "Hypoxia"
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| This is administered to patients for hypoxia via nasal cannula, masks, tents and hoods. | Oxygen
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| What are some ways oxygen can be administered? | Nasal cannula, Endotracheal incubation, mask, tents, and hoods
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| Oxygen given at too high of a concentration and or prolonged period of time is NOT part of O2 therapy, and is NOT therapeutic, and can cause these side effects. | Acidosis, Blindness (especially in infants), and Apnea
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| Oxygen is NOT flammable but does support what? | Combustion
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| These things would be prohibited in a room where oxygen is in use: | Smoking, matches, electrical equipment(electric razors, hair dryers)
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| Classifications of Bronchodilators are: "Hint Use your Bronchs to play the SAX. | Sympathomimetic (adrenergic)
Anticholinergic (parasympatholytics)
Xanthines
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| ____________, are medications used to relax the smooth muscles of the "bronchial tree," relieving bronchospasm and increasing the vital capacity of the lungs. | Bronchodilators
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| We use _______________ 1st to open up, then use ____________2nd to relieve inflammation/reduce swelling. | 1- Bronchodilator
2- Corticosteroid
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| Medication type that "relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchial tree." | Bronchodilator
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| These medications are used in the treatment of "ACUTE" respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. | Bronchodilator
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| Bronchodilators are CNS stimulates, so they stimulate the body systems, causing most body responses to? | Increase
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| Bronchodilators can be administered how? | Orally, parenterally, and by inhalation
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| Type of inhaler that is popular due to the ease of use, efficacy, and portability. | Meter-dose inhalers(MDI)
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| Type of inhaler that provides medication only under pressure of inspiration rather than compression of the valve. | Dry-powder inhalers(DPI)
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| An aerosol mist of a drug solution that can be inhaled into the lungs through a mouth piece or mask. | Small-volume nebulizers(SVN)
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| A type of bronchodilator that increases vital capacity and "decreases airway resistance" | Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic)
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| Medications that are considered to be sympathomimetics? (hint: Al, but tell her all of your symptoms) | Albuterol (Proventil)
levalbuterol (Xopenex)
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| Warn patients that increasing use of meter dose inhalers(MDI) or rescue inhalers is a sign of _____________ ____________. | Deteriorating Asthma
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| Sympathomimetic's are also known as ____________ agonists. They can be short-acting or long-acting. | Beta2
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| Long-acting beta2 agonists should not be used to treat an __________ asthma attack. | Acute
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| Anticholinergics, a bronchodilator, that decreases the chemical that ______________ bronchospasm. | Promotes
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| Anticholinergics, block the parasympathetic nervous system and can cause "drying" of the _______________ _____________. | pulmonary secretions
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| When taking Anticholinergics, use "caution" in patients w/history of heart attack, glaucoma, drug sensitivity or________________ | Prostatic hypertrophy
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| Side effects of Anticholinergics are | Thickening secretions and mucus plugging
dry mouth
metallic taste
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| Because Anticholinergics "dry up" secretions, you must encourage your patient to do what? | Drink adequate amounts of fluids, to prevent mucus plugging.
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| Anticholinergic medications include: | Ipratropium (Albuterol)
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
*They end in pium
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| This is a bronchodilator category, that relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways and pulmonary "blood vessels" and may possess anti-inflammatory actions. | Xanthines
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| Theophylline is a _____________ _____________. | Xanthine Derivative
*Xanthines end in phyllin
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| These types of meds are used to relieve inflammation, and reduce swelling. | Corticosteroids
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| What are the 3 types of Corticosteroids? *SIN | Synthetic, Inhaled, Intranasal (Nasal)
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| Corticosteroid considered a preferred drug therapy in long-term management in "persistent asthma" | Inhaled Corticosteroid
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| Corticosteroid that is considered first line therapy for most non-infections types of rhinitis, and reduce congestion, edema, and inflammation. | Intranasal (nasal) Corticosteroid
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| Throat irritation, dry mouth, and oral fungal infections are side effects of Corticosteroids. You should encourage patients to do what for prevention? | To rinse mouth with mouthwash or water.
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| Some of the Corticosteroids medications are? *They end in Cort or one* | Azmacort
fluticasone
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| Asthma Prophylaxis, are medications used to prophylaxis and the treatment of __________ __________. | Chronic Asthma
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| Two types of asthma prophylaxis medications/treatments are: | Leukotriene Inhibitors
Mast Cell Stabilizers
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| Treatment for asthma prophylaxis, prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction, and treatment of chronic asthma | Leukotriene Inhibitors
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| Leukotriene inhibitor medications are: | Montelukast/Singular
(Ast Luke, he likes to Sing)
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| This medication type helps stabilize the mast cells and produce and anti-inflammatory action to help "prevent asthma". | Mast Cell stabilizer
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| Mast Cell stabilizer medications are: | Cromolyn (intal)
(a Mass of Chrome entails irritation)
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| This type of medication, decreases the hypersecretion of and liquefy pulmonary secretions | Mucolytics
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| Medications that are Mucolytics are: | Acetylcysteine/Mucomyst
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| Use caution in patients taking mucolytics if they have a history of bronchospasm or asthma, respiratory insufficiency and? | Inadequate cough mechanism
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| This type of medication, increase secretions, reduce viscosity and help expel sputum. Aids in removal of mucus! | Expectorants
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| Medications that are Expectorants are: | Guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin)
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| Antitussives are medications to prevent coughing in patients not requiring a _____________ ____________. | productive cough
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| ________-_____________, antitussives, are used more frequently because they do not depress respirations, do not cause dependence and have few side effects. | Non-narcotic
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| Interactions with antitussives include? | Triptans, used for migraine headaches, MAOI, SSRI
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| Class of medications, that competitively antagonize the histamine receptor sites? | Antihistamines
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| Antihistamines, treat symptoms of Rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and rash. But the do not treat what? | Emphysema or asthma
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| Antihistamines don't cure, but provide symptomatic relief of? | allergy symptoms
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| 1st generation Antihistamines are: | Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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| 2nd generation Antihistamines are: | Claritin
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| Some side effects of Antihistamines are sedation, hypotension, drying of secretions, especially eyes/ears/nose/throat and what? | Paradoxical excitement in children
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| Drugs that constrict blood vessels in the respiratory tract, resulting in shrinkage of swollen membranes, and help to open nasal airway/upper airway passages. | Decongestants
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| Decongestant medications are: | Phenylephrine (Sudafed)
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
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| When used as a nasal spray, decongestants can cause | burning, stinging and sneezing
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| Decongestant side effects are: | Anxiety, nervousness, tremor, REDUCED CARDIAC OUTPUT
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| These types of medications are used to slowly lower the level of nicotine while the patient participates in behavior modification. | Smoking-cessation Aids
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| Smoking-Cessation Aid medications are: | Varenicline (Chantix)
Bupropion (Zyban)
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