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Pulmonary Meds
NPTE
Question | Answer |
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Beta-2 agonists | Used for IMMEDIATE relief of chest tightness/wheezing/shortness of breath.Causes bronchodilation.May increase HR and BP also. |
Anticholinergics | Used to MAINTAIN bronchodilation.Inhibits parasympathetic nervous system, which causes bronchodilation and increased HR/BP. |
Methylxanthines | Smooth muscle relaxants. May seriously increase HR, BP and other sympathetic components. Not used often. |
Steroids | MAINTAINS airway by decreasing inflammation, edema, and airway reactivity. Watch for symptoms of cortisones. |
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist | Blcks leukotrienes released in an allergic reaction. Inhibits airway edema and smooth muscle contaction. |
Cromolyn Sodium | Used as PROPHYLAXIS for bronchospasm. It prevents release of histamine, which is released during inflammatory process. |
Antibiotics | Used to decrease infection. |