Mucolytics Flashcards
1
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Medications
A
- Acetylcysteine
- Dornase alfa (Cystic fibrosis)
2
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Actions
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-Work to break down mucous in order to aid the high-risk respiratory patient in coughing up thick, tenacious secretions
3
Q
Indications
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- Patients who have difficulty coughing up secretions
- Patients who develop atelectasis
- Patients undergoing diagnostic bronchoscopy
- Postoperative patients
- Patients with tracheostomies
- Illnesses such as: COPD, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, TB
4
Q
Contraindications
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-Acute bronchospasm
5
Q
Caution
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- Pregnancy/lactation
- Peptic ulcer and esophageal varices
6
Q
Adverse effects
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- GI upset
- Stomatitis and/or rhinorrhea
- Bronchospasm
- Rash
7
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Assessment
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- History: check for contraindication or cautions
- Physical: skin, BP and pulse, lung sounds
8
Q
Nursing diagnoses
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- Acute pain
- Disturbed sensory perception
- Deficient knowledge
- Ineffective airway clearance
9
Q
Implementation
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- DO NOT COMBINE IN NEBULIZER
- Wipe face and mask with water after
10
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Evaluation
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- Response to drug
- Effectiveness of teaching plan
- Effectiveness of safety measures
- Compliance with drug regimen
