Meds--Resp

Question 1

Meds to Tx: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema (chronic resp disorders)

Answer 1

Beta2 adrenergic agonists
Methylxanthines
Inhaled anticholinergics
Glucocorticoids
Leukotriene modifiers
Antitussive, Expectorants, Mucolytics
Decongestants, Antihistamines

Question 2

Chronic resp disorder meds–Nx considerations

Answer 2

Admin: Beta2 b4 glucocorticoid (increases steroid absorp)

Oral care

Question 3

Beta2 adrenergic agonists–Action, S/E

Answer 3

(albuterol, terbutaline)
Action: bronchodilation
S/E: tachycardia, tremors

Question 4

Methlyxanthines

Answer 4

(aminophylline)

Question 5

Inhaled anticholinergics

Answer 5

(ipratropium)

Question 6

Glucocorticoids–Action, Nx considerations

Answer 6

(prednisone, betamethasone)
Action: prevent inflamm
Ed: do not stop abruptly

Question 7

Leukotriene modifiers

Answer 7

(montelukast)

Action: daily prevention of asthma

Question 8

Antitussives, Expectorants, Mucolytics–S/E

Answer 8

(hydrocodone, codeine)
(guafenesin)
S/E: drowsy, dizzy

Question 9

Decongestants, Antihistamines–S/E, Nx

Answer 9

(phenylephrine)
(diphenhydramine, loratadine)
S/E: drowsy, excitation, anticholinergic
Nx: take HS