acetylcysteine (mucolytic) Flashcards
acetylcysteine is part of which pharmacological class
mucolytic
pharmacological action of acetylcysteine
thin and enhance the flow of secretions in the respiratory passages
therapeutic use of acetylcysteine
acute and chronic pulmonary disorders exacerbated by large amounts of secretions
cystic fibrosis
antidote for acetaminophen poisoning
complications of acetylcysteine
aspiration and bronchospasm when administered orally
dizziness; drowsiness; hypotension; tachycardia
hepatoxicity
because aspiration and bronchospasm can occur on acetylcysteine what manifestations should nurses monitor for
monitor for manifestations of aspiration and bronchospasm
if aspiration and bronchospasm occurs while on acetylcysteine what should nurse do
stop medication immediately and notify the provider
because dizziness; drowsiness; hypotension; tachycardia can occur while on acetylcysteine what nursing interventions should be taken
monitor vital signs; advise client to change positions slowly and avoid activities that require alertness
because hepatoxicity can occur while taking acetylcysteine what should be monitored
monitor liver function tests
safety of acetylcysteine is not established in clients who are
pregnant; lactating
acetylcysteine should not be used in clients who are
hypersensitive to acetylcysteine
acetylcysteine should be used cautiously in clients who have
hypothyroidism; CNS depression; renal or liver disease; seizure disorders
due to the potential of bronchospasm; acetylcysteine should be used cautiously in clients who have
asthma
how is acetylcysteine administered
inhalation to liquefy nasal and bronchial secretions and facilitate coughing
acetylcysteine is administered orally or IV for
acetaminophen toxicity
nurses should be prepared to ________ clients if aspiration occurs with oral administration of acetylcysteine
prepared to suction
