Syllabus
Exam 1 is week
4
pH
7.35-7.45
Lack of oxygen causes cell to...
die
Bronchodilator that relaxes and dilates bronchial smooth muscles. Used to treat asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, etc. May cause increased heart rate, blood pressure, and renal flow. Is also an anti-inflammatory.
Theophylline
Exam 2 is week
8
CO2
35-45
True or false:
Oxygen provides moisture to mucus membranes.
False. It is drying.
Used as a sedative, given pre-op, gives the amnesia effect, produces sleep. Short-acting
Midazolam
Pharmacology EAQs: how many?
2: Drugs used to treat Cancer and Drugs used for Pain Management
HCO3
22-26
True or false:
There is no need to pre-oxygenate prior to trach care.
False
Dissolves chemical bonds within the mucus, making it separate and liquefying and reducing viscosity. Also, the antidote for Tylenol overdose.
Mucomyst
Resume project is worth what percentage of your grade?
5
WBC
5,000-10,000
Nasal cannula, simple face mask, venturi mask, nonrebreather mask, hood, halo, or tent.
Oxygen Delivery Devices
Used for asthma, long-term treatment of reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD. Serious adverse effects include tachycardia, urinary retention, and exacerbation of symptoms.
Ipratropium- atrovent
This is due by the time lecture starts (DAY 1 of each week).
Pre-class assignment
Glucose
70-100
Keep the HOB between these two ranges for maximum effectiveness while intubated.
30-45 degrees
A combination of 2 medications-used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate – Duo-Neb