Meds (Respiratory)

Question 1

Albuterol
Levalbuterol
Terbutaline
Metaproterenol
(-terol)

Answer 1

Short-acting beta 2 agonists

Question 2

Short-acting beta 2 agonists use and SE

Answer 2

Acute asthma attacks

Tachycardia
Palpitations
Cardiac arrythmias
HTN
Anxiety
Insomnia/restlessness
Tremors

Question 3

Salmeterol
Formoterol
Indacaterol
Arformoterol
(-terol)
Differences?

Answer 3

LONG-acting beta 2 agonists
COPD, chronic bronchitis, prevention of bronchospasms

Question 4

Acetylcysteine uses

Answer 4

Treats cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchitis
Antidote for acetaminophen OD

Question 5

Acetylcysteine adverse SE

Answer 5

Can cause or worsen bronchospasms
Has no effect on airway smooth muscles

Question 6

Ipratropium
Tiotropium
(-tropium)
and pt teaching

Answer 6

Anticholinergic (inhaled)
Beware of peanut allergy
Increase fluids and fiber to help w/ constipation

Question 7

Montelukast
Zafirlukast
(-lukast)
and use

Answer 7

Leukotriene inhibitors
Treats long-term asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis

Question 8

Theophylline use and teaching

Answer 8

Bronchodilator
Obtain levels 30 min after administration
Avoid caffeine

Question 9

Theophylline toxicity

Answer 9

Anorexia
N+V
Insomnia
Restless
Seizures
Life-threatening arrythmias

Question 10

(-ramine, -adine)

Answer 10

Antihistamines

Question 11

Antihistamines SE

Answer 11

Sedation
Anticholinergic effects

Question 12

Codeine

Answer 12

Antitussive opioid
Cough supressant