Lower Resp - Bronchodilators

Question 1

Lower Respiratory Bronchodilators

Drug Class/Drug Group

Answer 1

Xanthines

Question 2

Xanthines

Drug Names

Answer 2

• Caffeine

- Theophylline

Question 3

Xanthines

Actions

Answer 3

Effects smooth muscle of respiratory

exact method is unknown

Question 4

Xanthines

Indications

Answer 4

• Asthma
• Reversal of bronchospasm w/ COPD

Used when other medications haven’t worked

Question 5

Xanthines

Contraindication and Cautions

Answer 5

CI - Lactation

Cautions- pregnancy, GI, CAD, respiratory dysfunction, renal/hepatic disease, alcoholism, hyperthyroidism

Question 6

Xanthines

Adverse Effects

Answer 6

Related to theophylline levels -

GI: N/V/D, irritability, tachycardia, hyperglycemia, seizures, brain damage, death

Question 7

Xanthines

Specific Nursing Considerations

Answer 7

Cigarette use
Take with food
Comfort for ADE’s

Question 8

Xanthines

Drug-Drug Interactions

Answer 8

• any drug metabolized in the liver

- cigs