ATI Respiratory Pharmacology
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists - correct Answer-Albuterol - short-acting
Salmeterol - long-acting
Mode of Action of beta 2 adrenergic agonist - correct Answer-Binds to beta 2 receptors in airway smooth
muscle, causing bronchodilation
Side effect of beta 2 adrenergic agonist - correct Answer-Tachycardia,
angina,
tremors
Key points of beta 2 adrenergic agonist - correct Answer-If using along with an inhaled glucocorticoid,
take beta 2 adrenergic agonist first and wait 5 minutes before taking glucocorticoid
Xanthines - correct Answer-Theophylline
Mode of Action of theophilline - correct Answer-Increases cAMP, resulting in bronchodilation
Side Effects of theophilline - correct Answer-GI upset,
dysrhythmias,
seizures
Key points of theophilline - correct Answer-Not used much due to serious side effects
Periodic serum levels are needed
Inhaled Anticholinergic - correct Answer-Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Mode of Action of ipatropium - correct Answer-Blocks Ach receptors in airway smooth muscle, causing
bronchodilation
Side Effects of ipatropium - correct Answer-Dry mouth,
hoarseness
Key points of ipatropium - correct Answer-Increase fluids
Suck on sugar-free candy.
Inhaled Glucocorticoids - correct Answer-Beclomethasone
Mode of Action of beclomethasone - correct Answer-Decreases inflammation (locally).
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists - correct Answer-Albuterol - short-acting
Salmeterol - long-acting
Mode of Action of beta 2 adrenergic agonist - correct Answer-Binds to beta 2 receptors in airway smooth
muscle, causing bronchodilation
Side effect of beta 2 adrenergic agonist - correct Answer-Tachycardia,
angina,
tremors
Key points of beta 2 adrenergic agonist - correct Answer-If using along with an inhaled glucocorticoid,
take beta 2 adrenergic agonist first and wait 5 minutes before taking glucocorticoid
Xanthines - correct Answer-Theophylline
Mode of Action of theophilline - correct Answer-Increases cAMP, resulting in bronchodilation
Side Effects of theophilline - correct Answer-GI upset,
dysrhythmias,
seizures
Key points of theophilline - correct Answer-Not used much due to serious side effects
Periodic serum levels are needed
Inhaled Anticholinergic - correct Answer-Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Mode of Action of ipatropium - correct Answer-Blocks Ach receptors in airway smooth muscle, causing
bronchodilation
Side Effects of ipatropium - correct Answer-Dry mouth,
hoarseness
Key points of ipatropium - correct Answer-Increase fluids
Suck on sugar-free candy.
Inhaled Glucocorticoids - correct Answer-Beclomethasone
Mode of Action of beclomethasone - correct Answer-Decreases inflammation (locally).
