anticholinergic Flashcards
1
Q
names
A
-aclidinium (tudorza)
-umeclidinium (incruse)
-ipratropium (atrovent)
-triotropium (spiriva)
2
Q
action
A
-block the parasympathetic nerve causes airway to constrict
-allows airway to remain open
3
Q
uses
A
Respiratory:
-prevention of bronchospasms w COPD
Other:
-parkisonism
-peptic ulcer
-vagal nerve induced bradycardia
-reduction of oral secretions
4
Q
side effects
A
-blurred vision
-dysuria
-dry mouth
-constipation
5
Q
patient education
A
-increase fiber and fluids
-to help dry mouth increase fluids and suck on hard candies
