Ch6 Adrenergic

Flashcards focusing on key terms and concepts related to respiratory pharmacology, particularly adrenergic bronchodilators.

Asthma

A chronic condition characterized by airway inflammation and narrowing, leading to difficulty breathing.

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often leading to coughing and production of mucus.

Emphysema

A lung condition that causes shortness of breath due to damage to the air sacs in the lungs.

Adrenergic bronchodilators

Medications that mimic the actions of epinephrine and are used to relax smooth airway muscles.

Short-acting β2 agonists

Medications indicated for relief of acute reversible airway obstruction.

Long-acting adrenergic agent

A type of drug recommended for maintenance bronchodilation and control of bronchospasm in persistent asthma.

Racemic epinephrine

A medication used for its α-adrenergic vasoconstricting effect, often recommended for postextubation stridor.

Croup

A respiratory condition in children characterized by a barking cough and stridor due to subglottic swelling.

2.25% solution

The concentration of racemic epinephrine typically used in clinical settings.

Catecholamines

A class of chemicals, including epinephrine, that are inactivated by the enzyme COMT.