Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists Flashcards
1
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Medications
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“-lukast”
- Zafirlukast
- Montelukast
2
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Actions
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- Selectively and competitively block or antagonize receptors for the production of leukotrienes
- They do NOT have a immediate effect
3
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Indications
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-Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of bronchial asthma
4
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Contraindication
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-Acute asthma attack
5
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Cautions
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- Pregnancy/lactation
- Hepatic or renal impairment
6
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Adverse effects
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- URI, pharyngitis, cough
- CNS: headache, dizziness
- GI: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes
- Generalized pain, fever, myalgia
- Mood changes
7
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Drug-drug
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-Propranolol, theophylline, terfenadine, warfarin, calcium channel blockers, cyclosporine, or aspirin
8
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Assessment
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- History: Allergy, acute asthma attack, any contraindications or cautions
- Physical: VS, lung sounds, abdominal evaluation, orientation and affect, labs: liver and renal fx
9
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Nursing diagnoses
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- Risk for injury
- Acute pain
- Deficient knowledge
10
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Implementation
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- Take on an empty stomach
- Safety measures
- Pt teaching
11
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Evaluation
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- Monitor patient response
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan
- Evaluate the effectiveness of comfort measures
- Evaluate patient compliance with the regimen
