Bronchodilators and Glucocortidoids

Question 1

what is the function of a bronchodilator?

Answer 1

aids in expansing and dilation of vesels to promote better airways

Question 2

what are some side effects of bronchildaotrs ?

Answer 2

tachycardia
restlessness
hyperglycemia
mouth dryness

Question 3

is it normal to have tremors and trouble sleeping after taking albuterol?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

is it normal to havea cough after albuterol?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

if a patient can not breathe, what is the first responder medication?

Answer 5

albuterol

Question 6

how long should the patient hold their breathe before inhalding the meterered dose inhalaor ?

Answer 6

10 seconds

Question 7

AIM
albuterol (1)
ipratropium (2)
methylprednisone (3)

Question 8

why do we give glucocorticoids?

Answer 8

to aid with inflammation

Question 9

what are some side effects of corticoids?

Answer 9

hyperglycemia
hypokalemia
sodium and fluid retein
weight gain/edema
mood swings
gi irritation
growth retardation in childreiton

Question 10

if a patient has an infection weshould be careful giving these steroids why?

Answer 10

hides the infectino

Question 11

if a patient has diabetes, why should we be careful with steroids?

Answer 11

hyperglycemia

Question 12

when and how do take a steroid?

Answer 12

morning with food

Question 13

if a patient takes inhaled steroids, what should we tell them?

Answer 13

wash mouth afterwards it prevent thursh