respiratory drugs

three types of bronchodilators

adrenergics

xanthines

anticholinergics

three types of anti-inflamm

corticosteroids

leukotriene modifiers

mast cell stabilizers

beta 2 agonists cause (3)

bronchodilation

histamine suppression

ciliary motility

albuterol is a __

short acting beta 2 agonist (SABA)

salmeterol is a ___

long acting beta 2 agonist (LABA)

___ have an unknown mech of action

xanthines

anticholinergics are only approved for ___

COPD

ending for anticholinergics

-tropium

anticholinergic adverse effect

dry mouth

main treatment of asthma

corticosteroids

inhaled corticosteroids

flovent and asmanex

PO corticosteroid

prednisone

IV corticosteroid

methylprednisolone

nebulizer corticosteroid

budesonide

what are the main two things that corticosteroids do

decrease mucus

increase beta 2 responsiveness

adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids

thrush

dysphonia

adverse effects of oral corticosteroids

hyperglycemia

adrenal suppression

LT modifiers are a ____ therapy

second line

what maintains asthma therapy

LT modifiers

LT modifier adverse effects

depression

suicidal thoughts

cromolyn is a __

mast cell stabilizer

drug of choice for acute bronchospasm

albuterol

take inhaled ___ on a regular schedule

corticosteroids

stimulate flow of resp tract secretions

expectorants

mucinex

expectorant

liquiefy mucus for easier removal

mucolytics

cough suppressant

antitussive

relieve nasal congestion

sympathomimetics

drug of choice for allergic rhinitis

intransal glucocorticoid

1st gen antihistamines

benadryl and phenergan

2nd gen antihistamines

claritin, zyrtec, allegra