Exam 3: Respiratory Meds Flashcards

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What is the action of a mucolytic?

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breaks bonds of mucus to be less viscous and smaller

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What is the prototype drug for mucolytic class?

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Acetylcysteine/Mucomyst

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What drug is acetylecysteine the antidote for?

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Acetaminophen

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What pt diagnosis would mucomyst be contraindicated in?

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Pt with asthma
explanation: Bronchospasm may occur in asthmatics; nebulized solution

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What effects could Mucomyst have on a patient?

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N/V due to rotten egg odor
sticky coating on face after nebulization

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What is the action of an expectorant or bronchomucotropic?

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helps to liquify (reduce viscosity)/increase volume of secretions by irritating GI system and stimulates nerve endings AKA gastropulmonary reflex

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What is the prototype drug for expectorant class?

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guaifenesin/Robitussin/Mucinex

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What teaching should the nurse give a patient taking an expectorant?

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increase water intake because the medication draws fluid from body

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T/F:Guaifensin causes GI ulcers.

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False

side effects are rare and has occasional GI irritation but not enough to cause ulcers

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10
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Which of the following is a sympathomimetic non selective bronchodilator?
A: epinephrine
B: Isoproterenol
C: Albuterol
D: Ipratropium

A

Epinephrine

non-selective does all sympathetic things

stimulates Alpha, Beta 1 and 2

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Which of the following best describes how Epinephrine is administered?

1: IM
2: breathing tube
3: SQ
4: Oral
A) 1 and 2
B) 1,2,3
C) 1
D) None of the above

A

B

Cannot be given orally because it will be destroyed by enzymes

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What effects does epinephrine have on the body?
1: vasoconstricttion to reduce edema
2: Stimulates HR and force of contraction
3: induces bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
4: none of the above

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1, 2, 3

Alpha: vasconstriction
Beta 1: heart
Beta 2: lungs

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13
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What are side effects the nurse may expect from their patient after using their epi pen?
A: headache
B: Tachycardia
C: tremors
D: Dyspnea
E: All of the above

A

E

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A pt with what diagnosis would epi administration be contraindicated? Select all that apply.
A: liver failure
B: Kidney problems
C: HTN
D: CAD
E: Hyperthyroidism

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C, D, E

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What medication should be avoided when using epi?

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MAO Inhibitors

will cause severe HTN

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Which of the following is a sympathomimetic non-selective Beta stimulator bronchodilator?
A: Epinephrine
B:Isoproterenol
C: Albuterol
D: Ipratropium

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What action does Isoproterenol have on the body?

A

stimulates Beta 1 and 2

heart and causes bronchodilation and decreases tone and motility of GI tract and uterus

18
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Which of the following are side effects of Isoproterenol?
A: tachycardia and palpitations
B: headache
C: Nausea
D: tremors
E: insomnia
F: All of the above

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How is isoproterenol administered?

A

IV and inhalation

20
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T/F: The nurse can expect her patient to be discharged with isoproterenol.

A

F

only seen in inpatient settings, commonly ICU and long term use decreases efficacy

21
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What is the classification of albuterol?

A

sympathomimetic selective beta 2 stimulator

beta 2 only stimulates the lungs

22
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What effects can the nurse observe in her patient after the administration of albuterol?

A

opens airways

relaxation of smooth muscles

23
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What type of inhaler is albuterol?

A

Short acting, used for acute treatment of episode

“rescue inhaler” “inhaler” lasts longer than epi but onset is slower

24
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Which type of inhaler should be administered first: SABA or LABA

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SABA

give fastest acting first to open airways and LABA to prevent constriction

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What is ipratropium?
Anticholinergic bronchodilator, an inhlaed short acting muscarinic antagonist (SAAMA)
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Which patient would the provider prescribe ipratropium (Atrovent)? A) COPD B) Asthma C) SOB
COPD
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What is the action of ipratropium?
blocks cholinergic receptors, reducing bronchial tone ## Footnote cholinergic=constrict/ rest and digest
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What are the side effects of Atrovent?
dry mouth, pharyngeal irritation
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What is the prototype for methylated xanthine?
Aminophylline (Theophylline)
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What is the action of aminophylline?
directly affects smooth muscle for relaxation through inhibition of phosphodiesterase allowing increased cAMP ## Footnote phosphodiesterase is needed to make cAMP
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What is another drug in the category of methylated xanthine?
caffeine
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What parts of the body does the methylated xanthine class stimulate?
heart, CNS, renal excretion, and medullary respiratory center
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What are the ADRs of Aminophylline?
GI: anorexia, N/V (stimulates vomiting center), abdominal discomfort CNS: nervousness, insomnia, irritability, headache, severe convulsions, and coma CV: tachy, severe-- hypotension and arrhythmias Urinary frequency
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T/F The half life of aminophylline is shorter in non smokers than smokers.
F
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