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Overview of Respiratory Tract Agents

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice, 1st. Ed., Demler & Rhoads, 2018

Chapter 9: Respiratory Tract Agents

Montelukast (Singulair)

Mechanism

Leukotriene Receptor Blocker

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with montelukast (Singulair)?

Indications

Allergic Rhinitis

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely an indication to use montelukast (Singulair)?

Asthma Prophylaxis

Exercise Induced Bronchospasm

Side Effects

Fatigue

During your assessment of a patient taking montelukast (Singulair) which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Headache

Mood Changes

Suicidal Thoughts

Considerations

Increased Risk of Churg Strauss

Which of the following is an important consideration regarding the administration of Montelukast (Singulair)?

Cromolyn (Mast Cell Stabilizers)

Mast Cell Stabilizer

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with cromolyn?

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely an indication for the use of cromolyn?

Bronchial Inflammation

Cough

During your assessment of a patient taking cromolyn which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Bronchospasm

Consideration

Fixed Schedule Administration

Which of the following medication administration or route details is best associated with cromolyn?

Beta-2 Agonists

Short-term Treatment

The drugs albuterol and terbutaline are indicated for what type of treatment?<br>

Terbutaline

Which of the following may be used to suppress uterine contractions in pregnant women?

Asthma

Which of the following is an indication for short-term beta-2 agonists?

Tocolysis

Which is the following is the most appropriate use of terbutaline?

Albuterol

Which of the following medications is most likely classified as a short-acting beta-2 agonist?

Which of the following can the beta-2 agonist, albuterol, be used as a short term rescue medication?

Long-term Treatment

Which of the following is true regarding therapy with salmeterol?

Salmeterol

Which of the following medications is most likely classified as a long-acting beta-2 agonist?

Which of the following is an indication for the long-acting beta-2 agonist, Salmeterol?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Which of the following is an indication for long-acting beta-2 agonists?

Stages of Asthma Treatments

Mild Intermittent

Short-acting Inhaled Beta-Agonist

What first line medication is most commonly used to manage intermittent asthma?

Mild Persistent

Low-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid

What medication is most commonly used to manage persistent mild asthma?

Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist)

What medication may be used to manage persistent mild asthma?

Zileuton

Moderate Persistent

Low to Medium-dose Inhaled Corticosteroid

What medication is most commonly used to manage persistent moderate asthma?

Severe Persistent

High-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid

What medication is most commonly used to manage persistent severe asthma?

Omalizumab (Allergies)

What medication is an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody?

Systemic Corticosteroids

What medication may be used to manage persistent severe asthma that is refractory to combination high dose inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting inhaled beta-agonists with or without LAMAs and Leukotriene modifiers?

Anti-inflammatory Agents

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