Inhalations Flashcards
1
Q
What the drugs which can be inhaled?
A
- Steroids
- Saline
- Bronchodilators
- Antibiotics
2
Q
When are antibiotics used?
A
used presence of infection
- pneumonia
- bacterial chest infection
3
Q
When are bronchodilators used?
A
- to reduce bronchoconstriction, dilating bronchioles
e.g. asthma, CF, COPD, TB, pneumonia - to increase mucocilary clearance in CF, useful before physio treatment to mobilise secretions
4
Q
When are steroids used?
A
- to reduce inflammation
- often given in same drug as bronchodilators
5
Q
When is saline used?
A
- as humidification
- moisturising airways
- more secretions more viscous
6
Q
What are the symptoms of dehydration?
A
- hypotension
- tachycardia
- drowsy
- dry mouth
- urine output?
7
Q
When is a nebuliser used?
A
- electrically powered inhaler medication delivered directly to the lungs
- used when patient is unable to take deep breaths or breath hold, making inhalers difficult
8
Q
What are advantages of inhalers?
A
- direct transmission of the drug to the target areas
- lowered dose of drug. minimizing undesirable side effects.
