Oxygenation and Medication week #4&5 Exemplars

These flashcards cover key concepts related to oxygenation exemplars and medications associated with respiratory diseases.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

A progressive lung disease characterized by difficulty in breathing due to airflow obstruction, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

A condition involving repeated episodes of upper airway blockage during sleep, leading to decreased oxygen levels and fragmented sleep.

Asthma

A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness.

Bronchodilators

Medications that relax the muscles around the airways to improve airflow and ease breathing.

Short-acting beta agonist (SABA)

Medications that act quickly to relax airway muscles providing rapid relief of acute bronchospasm.

Albuterol

A common SABA used to relieve sudden asthma symptoms or COPD flare-ups.

Long-acting beta agonist (LABA)

Medications that work over a longer period to keep airways open and prevent symptoms.

Salmeterol

A LABA used for long-term control of asthma and COPD symptoms.

Cholinergic antagonist

Medications that block the action of acetylcholine, preventing airway muscle contraction.

Ipratropium

A short-acting cholinergic antagonist used to relax airways in COPD treatment.

Anti-inflammatories

Drugs that reduce inflammation in the airways, crucial for treating asthma and respiratory diseases.

Corticosteroids

Powerful anti-inflammatory agents that reduce swelling and mucus production in the airways.

Prednisone

An oral corticosteroid used for short-term control of severe inflammation.

Fluticasone

An inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term control of airway inflammation.

Mast Cell Stabilizers (Cromones)

Medications that prevent the release of inflammatory substances from mast cells.

Cromolyn

A mast cell stabilizer used to prevent asthma attacks by reducing airway inflammation.

Leukotriene Modifiers

Drugs that block leukotrienes, chemicals that cause airway inflammation and constriction.

Montelukast

A leukotriene modifier used to prevent asthma symptoms and manage allergies.

Monoclonal Antibodies

Targeted therapies that block specific molecules involved in allergic and inflammatory responses.

Xolair (Omalizumab)

A monoclonal antibody used to treat severe allergic asthma by blocking IgE antibodies.

Xanthine

A class of bronchodilators that relax airway muscles and reduce inflammation.

Theophylline

A xanthine drug used to improve breathing in asthma and COPD by relaxing airway muscles.