Mid_Term_Study_Guide_NR_507 Week 7 (NR507)

Pulmonary 1. Concepts of anticholinergic drug and asthma: Anticholinergic drugs: block acetylcholine binding (primarily in the lungs) -promotes bronchiole dilation through decrease in the parasympathetic response (tiotropium & ipratropium) is fast acting 2. Bronchitis & associated pathogenesis: Begins with an exposure to an irritant (tobacco smoke) – activates bronchiole smooth muscle constriction- mucus secretion- release of inflammatory mediators(histamine, prostaglandins & leukotriene...