CRITICAL CARE final exam meds/ labs / numbers questions and answers 100% solved

Albuterol (Proventil), Salmeterol (Serevent) - ANSWER List the bronchodilators used to help with COPD PaCO2 levels above 45 - ANSWER What is hypercapnia? Albuterol (Proventil), and Salmeterol (Serevent) - ANSWER Name two (fast acting) beta agonists used for COPD No, they stimulate the SNS and cause the bronchial smooth muscle to relax. - ANSWER Do beta agonists have any effect on inflammation? Ipratropium (Atrovent), Tiotropium Bromide (Spiriva) (SLOW ACTING) - ANSWER Name some anticholinergic (slow acting) medications used for COPD Dry out secretions, relieve bronchospasms - ANSWER What do the anticholinergic medications do for pts with COPD? Beta-Agonists, anticholinergics, and corticosteroids - ANSWER Name the medication classes overall used for COPD Flovent (Fluticasone), Pulmicort (budesonide), Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) ( Daily Meds!!) - ANSWER Name the inhaled corticosteroids used for COPD No! For maintenance! - ANSWER Can inhaled corticosteroids be used for an acute COPD exacerbation/attack? Beta Agonists (Short acting) - Albuterol (proventil), Salmeterol (serevent) - ANSWER Which COPD Inhaled medications are used in emergent situations ONLY? Metered dosage inhalant/ Dry powder inhaler - Less side effects - ANSWER What is the preferred route of administration for Corticosteroids for COPD? Why? Anticholinergics - Atrovent, Spiriva - ANSWER Which COPD inhaled medications are used for preventative reasons and acute flares? Corticosteroids (flovent, pulmicort, advair) - ANSWER Which medication for asthma would you take on a regular day to day basis? 1. Beta Agonists (Albuterol, Salmeterol) or 2. Corticosteroids (Flovent, Pulmicort, Advair)