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Pharm 124 COPD Exam Questions And AnswersBeta Receptors - ANSWER Relaxes smooth muscles
We want to activate/excite this receptor to dilate/relax the smooth muscle. DRUGS -
BETA AGONISTS
Muscarinic Receptors - ANSWER responsible for smooth muscle contraction.
When stimulated the smooth muscle on the inside of the airway will narrow; increasing
resistance and limiting airflow. Need medications that inhibit these receptors
(muscarinic antagonists) to keep the airways open and muscles relaxed DRUGS -
MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS
Inhaled Corticosteroids - ANSWER No receptor; goes throughout the lungs to reduce
inflammation.
Muscarinic Antagonist - ANSWER Ipratropium (SAMA), Tiotropium -IUM (LAMA)
used first in a COPD patient
Beta-Agonist - ANSWER Salmeterol -OL (LABA)
Salmeterol is long acting, making it better for chronic maintenance therapy (LABA
Inhaled corticosteroid - ANSWER Beclomethasone -ONE (ICS)
Albuterol - ANSWER (SABA) 1-2x week acceptable; 3 or more per week- may upgrade
, meds (unless pre-treating exercise induced asthma)
•Preferred drug for termination of acute bronchospasm
Side effect- Tachycardia
•Betablockers will inhibit bronchodilation
•No MAOIs within 14 days of therapy
High doses may cause hypokalemia
Combo inhalers - ANSWER Fluticasone- salmeterol (Advair);
Anti-inflammatory, LABA
ICS
dilates bronchioles by relaxing smooth muscles, and anti-inflammatory
ensure no allergy to milk protein
same time each day, shake 5 sec before each spray
Budesonide-formoterol (Symbicort):
Anti-inflammatory
ICS
Potent, locally acting anti-inflammatory that dampens the activity of inflammatory cells
and increased the production of anti-inflammatory mediators
Prophylactic
Take daily- may take 4-8 weeks for results
Beta2- Adrenergic Agonists - ANSWER Treatment of symptoms associated with Asthma
and COPD
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