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Chapter 8: Respiratory System
TABLE 8-1 EXAMPLES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MEDICATIONS Therapeutic/ Pharmacological Classification Generic Name Trade Name
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Common Use/Action
Short-acting bronchodilators
albuterol
Accuneb, Proventil, Ventolin
Dilate, or open up, bronchi for quick relief of acute asthma symptoms
metaproterenol
generic
levalbuterol
Xopenex
Anti- inflammatories (corticosteroids)
fluticasone
Flovent
Prevent inflammation, prevent asthma attack Relieve nasal allergy symptoms, reduce nasal polyps
mometasone
Nasonex
Procedures and Pharmacology Practice Exercises
7. Match the Terms
Choose the test or procedure term that matches the description.
Arterial blood gases (ABG) Auscultation Bronchoscopy Chest x-ray (CXR)
Mantoux test Metered dose
Postural drainage Pulmonary angiography Pulmonary func- tion tests (PFTs)
Pulse oximetry Sputum analysis Thoracentesis Vital capacity (VC)
inhaler (MDI)
Nebulizer Pleurodesis
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Handheld device used to deliver medication to the patient’s lower airways
2.
Radiographic examination of pulmonary circulation after injection of a contrast dye
3.
Visual examination of the airways of the lungs
4.
Indirect measurement of the saturation of peripheral oxygen (SpO 2 ) Intradermal injection to identify whether the patient has been exposed to tuberculosis
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6.
Placement of the patient in various positions that facilitate drainage of secretions from the lungs
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