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RCP113 General Q&A
Q&A regarding respiratory drugs, applications, & physiology
Question | Answer |
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A Pt experiences dizziness and tingling after a bronchodilator treatment, what could be the reason? | Probably because of the Pts increased minute ventilation and breathing pattern (aka Respiratory Alkalosis) |
Name 2 indications for recommending an MDI spacer? | Pt's reduced tidal volume or Pt's poor coordination of MDI. |
Name the 3 pulmonary reactions to histamine. | Brochoconstriction Secretions Mucosal Edema |
What is the cardiopulmonary effect of Alpha stimulation? | Vasoconstriction |
What is the cardiopulmonary effect of Beta 1 stimulation? | Tachycardia |
What is the cardiopulmonary effect of Beta 2 stimulation? | Bronchodilation |
What organ is the site of drug metabolism? | The liver |
Agonist means what pharmacologically? | A drug that binds to a receptor site and stimulates a reaction. |
Antagonist means what pharmacologically? | A drug that prevents or counteracts receptor stimulations (usually blocks by binding to the receptor) |
What branch of the CNS is responsible for the "tone" or normal degree of bronchoconstriction? | Parasympathetic |
What does it mean when an antimicrobial agent ends in "cidal"? | Cidal indicates the drug is used to kill the pathogen. |
What does it mean when an antimicrobial agent ends in "static"? | Static means the drug is used to inhibit the growth or spread of a pathogen. |
What is the name given to "Live" vaccines? | Attenuated-Uses live but weakened microorganisms |
Whit is the name given to "Killed" vaccines? | Inactivated-Uses dead organisms and provides less immunity than live |
Name 3 bronchodilators used in continuous nebulization for sever brochospasm? | Terbutaline-up to 12mg/hr Albuterol-up to 20mg/hr Xopenx-up to 5mg/hr |