NURS622 Advanced Pharmacology - Exam 2 - Week 5 - Asthma / COPD (Q&A Latest 2022 A+)
NURS622 Advanced Pharmacology - Exam 2 - Week 5 - Asthma / COPD (Q&A Latest 2022 A+) Which agent would you use to relief acute asthmatic attacks? - ANS-Short-Acting Beta Agonists (Albuterol) Which drug class requires periodic liver function tests? - ANS-Leukotriene Modifiers List THREE leukotriene modifiers - ANS-Zileuton, Montelukast, Zafirlukast When are LFTs monitored for leukotriene modifiers? - ANS-at baseline, then monthly x3, then every 2-3 months for 1 year, then periodically What are some preventative measures for asthma? - ANS-avoid allergens like dust, mold, tobacco smoke, pets, pollen, air pollution avoid sulfite containing foods like processed potatoes avoid beta blockers vaccinate for pneumonia and flu avoid high humidity aggressively treat URIs and infections Only use washable linens and stuffed animals How much hydrocortisone is comparable to 20mg of prednisone? - ANS-80mg List the Short-Acting Beta Agonists (SABAs) - ANS-Albuterol Metaprotenerol Terbutaline Epinephrine Ventolin Caps What are the side effects of SABAs? - CONTINUES...
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