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NURSING PHARMACOLOGY RESPIRATORY. EXAM

REVISION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

(ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100%

Atelectasis - ANSWER- Collapse of the Alveoli.


Pneumonia - ANSWER- Inflammation of the lung from either a bacteria, virus, fungi or

aspiration pneumonia.


Bronchitis - ANSWER- An acute infection an inflammatory response at the bronchi.


Bronchiectasis - ANSWER- chronic dilation of the bronchial tree.


Asthma - ANSWER- reversible bronco spasms.


Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - ANSWER- A progressive disorder that is

permanent.


Cystic Fibrosis (CF) - ANSWER- .


Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) - ANSWER-


Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract - ANSWER-


Antitussives - ANSWER- Definition


--Drugs that suppress the cough reflex

Therapeutic Action

,--Either act directly on the medullary cough center to depress the cough reflex

--Or act as a local anesthetic on the respiratory passages

Pharmacokinetics

--Rapidly absorbed, metabolized in the liver, excreted in the urine, cross placenta

Adverse Effect

--Drying effect, N/V, constipation, drowsiness, sedation, GI upset, dizziness

Contraindications

--Patient who need to cough

--Asthma and emphysema use with caution

--History of addiction

--Driving or pregnancy

Drug to Drug Interactions

--MAO-I- hypotn

Medications

--Dextromethorphan (Benylin)

--Benzonatate (Tessalon)

--Codeine - to suppress cough response (don't drive, store away from children, changes in resp.

status)

, Decongestants - ANSWER- Definition


--Decrease the overproduction of secretions through vasoconstriction

Types

--Topical Nasal

--Oral

--Topical Nasal Steroid


Upper Respiratory Tract - ANSWER- Structures:


--Nose

--Mouth

--Pharynx

--Larynx

--Trachea

Defense mechanisms

--Mucus

--Cilia

--Cough/Sneezing

Responsible for:

--Warms and filters inspired air

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