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| This describes agents that have a duration of action of less than 3 hrs |
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| This describes agents that have a duration of action of 12 hours or more |
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| This describes agents that have a duration of action of 4-6 hours |
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| Epinephrine isoproterenol, and isoetharine are all examples of what type of agent? |
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| Albuterol, Levalbuterol, and terbutaline are all examples of what type of agent? |
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| When stimulation of this type of receptor occurs it causes an increased myocardial conductivity and increased HR |
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| When stimulation of this type of receptor occurs it causes vasoconstriction and a vasopressor effect; this could provide decongestion of the upper airway |
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| When stimulation of this type of receptor occurs it causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle |
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| The positive effects that we seek from Adrenergic bronchodilators is due to stimulation of which receptors? |
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| The negative or unwanted side effects that we frequently see can be attributed to the stimulation of which receptors? |
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| This is an agent that stimulates sympathetic nervous fibers, which allows relaxation of smooth muscle in the airways. |
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| Adrenergic bronchodilator |
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| Producing effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system is known as: |
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| This is a drug that exhibits its pharmacological activity once it is converted, inside the body, to its active form |
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| This refers to the increasing incidence of asthma morbidity and especially asthma mortality, despite advances in the understanding of asthma and the increased availability of improved drugs to treat asthma |
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| This describes a group of similar compounds having sympathomimetic action, they mimic the actions of epinephrine |
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| What is the generic name of Adrenalin or Primatene Mist |
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| What is the brand name of Pirbuterol |
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| What is the brand name of the drug Levalbuterol |
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| What is the generic name of the drug Brovana? |
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| What is the brand name of the drug Formoterol |
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| Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which is available as an SVN, MDI, Tablet, and Syrup |
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| Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which is seen less frequently due to the higher price? |
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| Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which is accompanied by less side effects, especially those of a cardiac origin? |
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| Albuterol vs. Levalbuterol. Which isomers make up each |
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Albuterol-(R) and (S) isomers
Levalbuterol- only the (R) isomer |
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| What are the three available strengths of Levalbuterol? |
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| This route of administration is considered to be painless, safe, requires smaller doses, and typically has a rapid onset of action |
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| This route of administration is often considered to be a last resort due to the equipment needed |
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| This term refers to the adaptation to a drug with repeated use |
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| When should a patient's HR and RR be assessed when administering a nebulizer treatment |
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| Name an example of a drug that has a 12 hr duration of action |
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| Salmeterol, Formoterol, Arformoterol, (Advair) |
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