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| Nostrils, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi |
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Definition
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| Respiratory system functions |
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Definition
| CO2/O2 exchange, acid/base balance, body temp, vocalization |
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Definition
Control secretions
Controls reflexes
Maintaining normal airflow |
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| Distribution Factors of Inhalation Therapy |
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Definition
Size, shape, pattern of airway
Breathing pattern
Size of inhaled particle
Airway Pathology |
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| Categories of Respiratory Drugs |
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Definition
Expectorants
Mucolytics
Antitussives
Bronchodilators
Decongestants
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Miscellaneous |
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Expectorant
oral, inhalation, or parenteral
+/- antihistamine or dextromethorphan
URT cough symptoms
may cause mild drowsiness or nausea |
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Mucolytic
Nebulized, oral form for acetaminophen toxicity
Break down thick or inspissated respiratory mucus
Adverse: Nausea or vomiting |
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Antitussive
For chronic nonproductive cough
injectable or tablet
Adverse: sedation & ataxia |
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Antitussive
For harsh nonproductive coughs
syrup or tablets
Adverse: sedation, constipation, GI upset |
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Antitussive
Opiate agonist, class 5 controlled drug
For harsh nonproductive coughs
Syrup form
Adverse: sedation, constipation, GI upset |
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Antitussive
Nonnarcotic, no analgesic or addictive properties
For nonproductive cough
Syrup form
Adverse: drowsiness, GI upset |
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Antitussive
Antitussive (trimeprazine tartrate) plus corticosteroid (prednisolone)
also antipruritic
tablet
Adverse: sedation, depression, hypotension, minor CNS issues |
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| Bronchoconstriction Causes |
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Definition
Release of Ach at PS n. endings or inhibition of its breakdown
Release of histamine
Blockade of beta-2 adrenergic receptors |
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Term
| 4 categories of bronchodilators |
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Definition
Cholinergic blockers
antihistamines
Beta-2 adrenergic agonists
methylxanthines |
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Cholinergic blockers
actions and examples |
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Definition
Bronchodilators
Combine with Ach receptors on smooth m. & block Ach
Atropine, aminopentamide, glycopyrrolate
used in cases of organophosphate or carbamate toxicity |
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| Beta-2 adrenergic agonists |
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Definition
Bronchodilators
Epinephrine, isoprotenerol, albuterol, salmeterol
adverse: tachycardia, hypertension |
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Definition
Bronchodilators
aminophylline, theophylline
adverse: GI upset, CNS stimulation, tachycardia, ataxia, arrhythmia |
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| Antihistamine actions, uses, and qualities |
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Definition
prevent mast cell degranulation, block histamines, receptors on smooth muscle
most effective when used preventatively
end in amine
used for: heaves in horses, pneumonia in cattle, feline asthma, insect bites
adverse: sedation & GI upset |
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| Corticosteroids qualities |
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Definition
Used for heaves in horses, feline asthma, ARDS, allergic pneumonia
End in -lone or -sone
Must be used w/ antibiotics as they suppress immune response |
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Definition
Respiratory stimulant
For: Speed awakening & restore reflexes following anesthesia, neonates following dystocia or C-section
injectable
Adverse: hypertension, arrhythmias, hyperventilation, CNS excitation & seizures |
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Definition
Respiratory CNS stimulant
used for narcotic overdoses |
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Respiratory CNS stimulant
used for xylazine overdose |
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