Corticosteroids Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype
A
Beclomethasone
2
Q
Route
A
Inhaled
3
Q
Pharmacokinetics
A
Rapidly absorbed
But effects may come 4 weeks after initial use
4
Q
Metabolized
A
liver
5
Q
Excreted
A
Feces
6
Q
Action
A
Suppress inflammatory mediators
Increase # and sensitivity of beta receptors
Improving response to beta agonists
7
Q
Use
A
Asthma
8
Q
adverse effects
A
Headache
cough
pharyngitis
dry mouth
candidiasis
9
Q
Nursing implications
A
teaching –> Not a rescue inhaler, rinse mouth to prevent fungal infection
10
Q
Contraindications
A
Do not use nasal prep w/ fresh nasal surgery
11
Q
Other corticosteroids
A
Budesonide, Ciclesonide, Flunisolide
