NURS 3119 Respiratory Meds Exam 2
Questions With Correct Answers
What are Airway Disorders of the Lower Airway? - answer✔>COPD
>Asthma
What is Asthma? - answer✔>Chronic airway disease
>Inflammatory disorder
>Intermittent and reversible
>Airway obstruction-small airway disease
>Due to inflammation or hyper-responsiveness
What can Asthma Lead to? - answer✔Bronchoconstriction, bronchospasm--which can happen
suddenly
What 2 Diseases are Commonly Seen with Asthma? - answer✔>Eczema
>Allergic Rhinitis
What can Asthma Result from? - answer✔>50% immune response to known allergens
>Other 50% is unknown, but unrecognized allergies are suspected
When does Asthma Become an Emergency? - answer✔>Acute Severe Asthma Exacerbation
>Status Asthmaticus
What is COPD? - answer✔>Chronic
>Constant-but often have periods of worsening symptoms
>Progressive
>Largely irreversible
Is COPD Preventable? Most Common Cause? - answer✔In most cases preventable--most
common cause is cigarette smoking
What are Symptoms of COPD? - answer✔>Chronic cough
>Excessive sputum production
>Wheezing
>Dyspnea
>Poor exercise tolerance
What does Drug Therapy Not do? - answer✔Slow disease progression, reduce hospitalizations,
prolong life
Are there any Benefits of COPD Medication Therapy? - answer✔Minimal, some improvement of
symptoms
What can COPD Lead to? - answer✔>Chronic Bronchitis
>Emphysema
What is Chronic Bronchitis? - answer✔Chronic cough and excessive sputum production from
hypertrophy of mucus-secreting glands, bronchial edema, bacterial colonization of airways
What is Emphysema? - answer✔Destruction of alveolar septa and loss of elastic recoil of
bronchial walls-results in AIR TRAPPING
What are Medication Classifications for Asthma and COPD? - answer✔>Beta-adrenergic agonist
>Methylxanthines
>Inhaled anticholinergics
>Anti-inflammatory medications (glucocorticoids, mast cell stabilizers, leukotriene modifiers)
What are Beta 2-Adrenergic Agonists? - answer✔>Albuterol
>Salmeterol
>Terbutaline
What is the Action of Beta 2-Adrenergic Agonists? - answer✔Selectively activates the Beta 2-
receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle-effects relaxation and dilation of airways
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