Disco
PULMICORT
Budesonide
Corticosteroids
How do Xanthine Bronchodilators work
They relax smooth muscle around the bronchioles (Exact mechanism is unknown)
They also stimulate the respiratory centre in the brain
Drugs ending in -phylline are common Xanthine Bronchodilators
Which drug class suppresses the inflammatory response of the immune system
Corticosteroids
Mast cell stabilizers are only effective in preventing asthma attacks, not in treating them once they have occurred
TRUE
ENALAPRIL
Vasotec
Cardiovascular
SYMBICORT
Formoterol and budesonide
Corticosteroids
How do Anticholinergic Bronchodilators work
They block the action of acetylcholine on muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle around the bronchioles.
This causes the bronchioles to relax and dilate
Common ending is -tropium
What are Respiratory drugs used for
To treat diseases of the bronchi, bronchioles and lungs
Diseases include asthma,bronchitis,COPD,BACTERIAL AND VIRAL INFECTIONS of the lung and Tuberculosis
Which drugs are prescribed for smoking cessation
Nicoderm CQ, Chantix, zyban
ALLOPURINOL
Zyloprim
Cardiovascular
SEREVENT
Salmeterol
Beta agonist
How do Expectorants work
They reduce the viscosity or thickness of mucus so that patients can easily cough it up
What are some categories of Respiratory drugs
Bronchodilators,corticosteroids,leukotriene formation inhibitors,leukotriene receptor blockers,monoclonal antibody drugs,mast cell stabilizers,expectorants,drugs for tuberculosis,and anti smoking drugs
If a patient’s immune system is strong, a TB infection can remain dormant for years without causing symptoms
True
TRIAMCINOLONE
Nasacort
Corticosteroids
INDERAL
Propranolol
Cardiovascular
What is Tuberculosis
It’s caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis which is a Gram-Positive bacterium
TB is spread by airborne droplets expelled by coughing
How do MDIs deliver a drug dose
In puffs
What is Osteoporosis
It’s thinning of bone at a cellular level
Bones become brittle and fragile
Eat foods that support bone health Calcium,vitD,protein
Get active choose weight bearing exercises like strength training
Don’t smoke and limit alcohol consumption
CANDESARTAN
Atacand
Cardiovascular
LIPITOR
Atorvastatin
Cardiovascular
What is the difference between Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterium
Gram Positive have thick cell walls
Gram Negative have thin cell walls
Which drug is administered in a HandiHaler device
Spiriva capsules
What is a rescue inhaler
A quick acting bronchodilator to relieve and rescue the patient from acute asthma symptoms
Acute is sudden severe asthma attack
Valsartan
Cardiovascular