Inhaled Steroids Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
“-one” or “-esonide”
- Beciomethasone
- Fluticasone
- Triamcinolone
- Budesonide
- Ciclesonide
2
Q
Actions
A
-Decrease the inflammatory response in the airways
3
Q
Indications
A
- Prevention and treatment of asthma
- Treat chronic steroid-dependent bronchial asthma
4
Q
Contraindications
A
-Not used for emergency during an acute attack
5
Q
Caution
A
- Active respiratory infection
- Pregnancy/lactation
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
- Sore throat
- Hoarseness
- Coughing
- Dry mouth
- Pharyngeal and laryngeal fungal infections
7
Q
Assessment
A
- History: allergy, contraindications and cautions
- Physical: VS, respiratory sounds, cardiac auscultation
8
Q
Nursing diagnoses
A
- Risk for injury
- Acute pain
- Deficient knowledge
9
Q
Implementation
A
- Pt teaching
- Rinse mouth after using inhaler and clean inhaler
- Monitor for signs of respiratory infections
10
Q
Evaluation
A
- Monitor patient response
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan
- Evaluate the effectiveness of comfort measures
- Evaluate patient compliance with the regimen
