bronchodilators/anti-asthmatics Flashcards

1
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goal of bronchodilators

A

-dilate the airways

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2
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who are bronchodilators helpful for?

A

-asthma
- COPD

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3
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how are bronchodilators administered?

A

-oral
-inhaler
-nebulizer

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4
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xanthines

A

dilate the airway

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5
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xanthine prototypes

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-aminophylline
-theophylline

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6
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indications for theophylline

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-asthma
-chronic bronchitis
-emphysema

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7
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how is theophylline usually given?

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IV because narrow therapeutic margin

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8
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theophylline contraindications

A

conditions exacerbated with the use of xanthines

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9
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theophylline adverse reactions

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-CNS issues (restlessness, dizziness, twitching, fine tremors)
-CV: tahcy/arrhythmias
-GI: N/V/D/epigastric pain
-diuresis
-increased urinary catecholamines
-tachypenia

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10
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theophylline nursing considerations

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-get baseline EKG
-levels should be between 10-20
-avoid high fate means, coffee, tea

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