Respiratory Care Pharmacology Chapter 13: Aerosolized Anti-infective Agents

Pentamindine

this is the 2nd line prophylactic therapy in HIV/AIDS to prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)

Pentamidine

What is the generic name for NebuPent?

Bactrim

What is the 1st line therapy for PCP patients?

Respigard II nebulizer

what device is used for Pentamidine administration?

True

True or False: Pentamidine must have a bronchodilator pretreatment

Ribavirin

What is the generic name for Virazole?

RSV treatment in infants and small children

What is the indication for Ribavirin?

FALSE: Ribavirin is only FDA approved for infants

True or False: The FDA has approved Ribavirin for adults

-RSV

-Influenza virus

-Herpes Simplex Virus

Ribavirin is classified as an antiviral drug. Name 3 virus Ribavirin is active against.

SPAG-2 Unit

what device is Ribavirin administered with?

True

True or False: Aerosolized Ribavirin poses environmental risks to personnel

-bronchiolitis

-pneumonia

name two secondary conditions RSV can cause

True

True or False: RSV outbreaks are seasonal, occurring between November and March

True

True or False: Ribavirin can cause deterioration of pulmonary function, cardiovascular instability, rash, and conjunctivitis

Zanamivir

what is the generic name for Relenza?

Oseltamivir

what is the generic name for Tamiflu?

Influenza in adults and children who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days

what is the indication for Relenza and Tamiflu?

-Bronchospasm

-Deterioration of lung function

-Bacterial infection

name 3 hazards of Relenza and Tamiflu

True

True or False: Aerosolized antibiotics must be pretreated with a bronchodilator

Tobramycin; Cystic Fibrosis

what is the generic name for TOBI?what is it indicated for?

Aztreonam; Cystic Fibrosis

what is the generic name for Cayston? What is it indicated for?

Amikin

What is the generic name for Amikacin? What is it indicated for?

Colistin; Cystic Fibrosis

What is the generic name for Polymyxin ? What is it indicated for?