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| What are the requirements for normal respiration? |
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Atmosphere level of 21% or more of O2 Diffusion Ventalation Perfusion |
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| Asthma is characterized by |
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Bronchoconstriction INflammation of lungs and bronchioles Increased mucus secretion Decreased muscus clearance |
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| What is asthma triggered by? |
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Definition
allergens infection excercise environmental factors drugs |
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Definition
inhaled epinephrine aerosol albuterol systeminc corticosteroid O2 IV aminohyline |
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| Specific types of bronchodialators? |
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Adrenergics Anticholinergics Xantines |
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| What are the prototypes of bronchodilator? |
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Adrenergic: Epinephrine and Albuterol Antincholinergic: Ipratropium bromide (atrovent) Xanthine (theophyline) |
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| Antiasthmatic side effects and adverse effects? |
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Definition
Oral Fungal infection (thrush) Local irritation |
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| What are the 3 types of antiasthmatics? |
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Corticorsterioids Mast Stabilizers Leukotriene Inhibitors |
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| What are the unique features of corticosteroids? |
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Definition
- Inhaler used for prevention, long-term therapy.
- Main adverse effects are local irritation and oral fungal infections. Some increased risk of osteoporosis and cataracts.
- Enhances the effects of adrenergic bronchodilators. Use after bronchodilator.
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| What are the unique features of mast cell stabilizers? |
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Definition
- Route: inhalation (oral and nasal preparations); little systemic effect. Side effects mostly local irritation.
- Allergic reactions can include anaphylaxis.
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| What are the unique features of leukotrienes? |
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Definition
- Route: PO . Liver function may be monitored, but zafirlukast is less hepatotoxic than zileuton
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| What is the N/C Assessment for antiasthmatics? |
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Definition
| Respiratory assessment, skin color, arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests. |
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