beclomethasone dipropionate Flashcards
1
Q
Routes:
A
inhaled; PO
2
Q
Pharmacologic Action:
A
Suppress inflammatory response therefore helping to keep airways open
3
Q
Major adverse reactions:
A
immunosuppression; hyperglycemia; bone loss; possible adrenal suppression; fluid and electrolyte imbalance; GI bleed; candidiasis
4
Q
Nursing Interventions:
A
monitor lab values; monitor infection
5
Q
Client Education:
A
rinse mouth after inhaler; taper dose before discontinuing; perform weight-bearing exercise; consume calcium and vitamin D;
6
Q
Contraindications
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: infection (especially fungal);
7
Q
Interactions:
A
potassium-wasting diuretics; NSAIDs; antidiabetic medications
8
Q
class
A
Glucocorticoid
