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Chapter 6 (From Jeopardy Review)
Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators
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Undergraduate 1
09/22/2011

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This describes agents that have a duration of action of less than 3 hrs
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Ultrashort acting agents
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This describes agents that have a duration of action of 12 hours or more
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Long-acting agents
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This describes agents that have a duration of action of 4-6 hours
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Short-acting agents
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Epinephrine isoproterenol, and isoetharine are all examples of what type of agent?
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Ultra-short acing agents
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Albuterol, Levalbuterol, and terbutaline are all examples of what type of agent?
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Short acting agents
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When stimulation of this type of receptor occurs it causes an increased myocardial conductivity and increased HR
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B1 receptors
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When stimulation of this type of receptor occurs it causes vasoconstriction and a vasopressor effect; this could provide decongestion of the upper airway
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Alpha receptors
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When stimulation of this type of receptor occurs it causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
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B2 receptor
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The positive effects that we seek from Adrenergic bronchodilators is due to stimulation of which receptors?
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B2 recptors
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The negative or unwanted side effects that we frequently see can be attributed to the stimulation of which receptors?
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B1 receptors
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This is an agent that stimulates sympathetic nervous fibers, which allows relaxation of smooth muscle in the airways.
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Adrenergic bronchodilator
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Producing effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system is known as:
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Sympathomimetic
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This is a drug that exhibits its pharmacological activity once it is converted, inside the body, to its active form
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Prodrug
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This refers to the increasing incidence of asthma morbidity and especially asthma mortality, despite advances in the understanding of asthma and the increased availability of improved drugs to treat asthma
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Asthma paradox
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This describes a group of similar compounds having sympathomimetic action, they mimic the actions of epinephrine
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Catecholamines
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What is the generic name of Adrenalin or Primatene Mist
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Epinephrine
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What is the brand name of Pirbuterol
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Maxair
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What is the brand name of the drug Levalbuterol
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Xopenex
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What is the generic name of the drug Brovana?
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Arformoterol
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What is the brand name of the drug Formoterol
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Foradil
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Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which is available as an SVN, MDI, Tablet, and Syrup
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Albuterol
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Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which is seen less frequently due to the higher price?
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Levalbuterol
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Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which is accompanied by less side effects, especially those of a cardiac origin?
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Levalbuterol
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Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which isomers make up each
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Albuterol-(R) and (S) isomers
Levalbuterol- only the (R) isomer
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What are the three available strengths of Levalbuterol?
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0.31, 0.63, and 1.25 mg
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This route of administration is considered to be painless, safe, requires smaller doses, and typically has a rapid onset of action
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Inhalation route
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This route of administration is often considered to be a last resort due to the equipment needed
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Intravenous route
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This term refers to the adaptation to a drug with repeated use
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Tolerance
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When should a patient's HR and RR be assessed when administering a nebulizer treatment
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Before, during, & after
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Name an example of a drug that has a 12 hr duration of action
Definition
Salmeterol, Formoterol, Arformoterol, (Advair)
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