pharmacology basics
This class of drugs blocks histamine receptors to reduce allergy symptoms.
What are antihistamines?
This part of the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange
What are alveoli?
This class of medication suppresses the cough reflex.
What are antitussives?
Before administering a bronchodilator, this vital sign should be assessed.
What is heart rate?
The antidote for opioid overdose.
What is naloxone?
This disease of the lower respiratory tract involves airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction triggered by allergens or irritants.
What is asthma?
This class of drugs reduces nasal congestion by shrinking swollen nasal passages.
What are decongestants?
To reduce systemic effects, this method of medication administration is preferred for many respiratory drugs.
What is inhalation?
This medication is a common mucolytic used to treat cystic fibrosis.
What is acetylcysteine?
This chronic respiratory disease is characterized by destruction of alveoli and loss of lung elasticity.
What is emphysema?
These medications are used for long-term asthma control and act by blocking leukotriene receptors.
What are leukotriene receptor antagonists?
A key safety measure when giving xanthines like theophylline is monitoring this laboratory value.
What is serum drug levels?
The common adverse effect of aminoglycosides like gentamicin
What is nephrotoxicity or ototoxicity
Excessive mucus production and frequent infections are hallmarks of this genetic disease affecting the respiratory and digestive systems.
What is cystic fibrosis?
An adverse effect of xanthines like theophylline, often seen with toxicity.
What are ventricular dysrhythmias or seizures?
Patients using inhaled corticosteroids should be instructed to do this after administration to prevent oral candidiasis.
What is rinsing the mouth?
This medication is used as a first-line treatment for latent tuberculosis.
What is isoniazid
This condition results from fluid accumulation in the alveoli, often caused by heart failure or infection.
What is pulmonary edema?
These medications, such as albuterol, work by stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors to cause bronchodilation
What are sympathomimetics?
This is the correct sequence of administration when a patient is prescribed both a bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid.
What is administering the bronchodilator first, followed by the corticosteroid?