Exam 2 Flashcards
Anticholinergics- medications
atropine
ipratropium
scopolamine
glycopyrrolate
Anticholinergics- MOA
inhibits action of acetylcholine and neurotransmitters to decrease secretions
aniticholinergic SE
constipation, dry eye, dry mucous membranes, blurry vision, tachycardia, GI obstruction
anticholinergic- Considerations
monitor I and O (urinary retension, constipation)
antacids decrease absorption of these meds
VS (hypotension and tachycardia)
Anticholinergics- teaching
teach about oral care
may cause drowsiness
do not admin with a fever
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists- meds
montelukast
zafirlukast
LTRA- MOA
stops the effects of leukotrienes in the body (narrowing of airways, and smooth muscle constriction)
LTRA SE
SJS, increased liver enzymes, depression/suicidal thoughts
LTRA- considerations
monitor ALT and AST
assess lung sounds, respiratory status
assess mood
LTRA- teaching
its long acting, do not take during flare
take daily at night or 2 hours prior to exercise
educate to report any feelings of depression or suicidal thoughts
mast cell stabilizers- med
cromolyn
mast cell stabalizers- MOA
decreases release of histamine, good for preventing exercise induced asthma
mast cell stabilizers- SE
nasal, throat, or trachea irritation
wheezing
nausea
unpleasant taste
cough
mast cell stabilizers- considerations
assess lung sounds and respirator function
intranasal- assess for symptoms of rhinitis and rhinorrhea
reduction of other asthma med may be possible after 2-4 wks of therapy
mast cell stabilizers-teaching
instruct on correct use of med (use routinely, don’t double dose, don’t discontinue without consulting HCP)
administer 10-15min prior to exposure of known allergy and no earlier than 60 min in advance
Inhaled corticosteroids- meds
beclomethasone dipropionate
budesonide
ciclesonide
flunisolide
fluticasone
momestasone
triameinolone acetonide
inhaled corticosteroids- MOA
locally acting/suppressing inflammation and enhancing beta agonist response
inhaled corticosteroids- SE
oral thrush/dry mouth
coughing
infections
pharyngeal irritation
chest pain/ dizziness
inhaled corticosteroids- considerations
no systemic effects when inhaled
use bronchodilator before inhaled corticosteroid, all 5 min before admin of corticosteroids