Respiratory

Question 1

Formoterol

Answer 1

• used for chronic respiratory illnes
• not for acute dyspnea

Question 2

Poractant alfa

Answer 2

• pulmonary surfactant
• prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

Question 3

Theophylline

Answer 3

• treats asthma
• lung conditions that block the airways
  
  • emphysema
  • chronic bronchitis
  • respiratory acidosis
    
    • removes CO2
• monitor pulse!!

Question 4

Harmful with pulmonary edema

Answer 4

Albuterol

Question 5

Levofloxa

Answer 5

• used for pneumonia

Question 6

Guaifenesin

Answer 6

• alleviate cough and congestion
• thins and loosens mucus in airways

Question 7

Asthma meds

Answer 7

• albuterol
  
  • lowers potassium
  • do not give if hypokalemic
• steriod
• magnesium sulfate
  
  • means patient is UNSTABLE
  • LPN cannot work with unstable clients

Question 8

Tiotropium

Answer 8

• long-acting bronchodilator
• COPD
• take once daily at the same time

Question 9

Ipratropium bromide

Answer 9

• for COPD/asthma (not rescue inhaler)
• relax bronchial smooth muscles = bronchodilation
• blocks muscarinic receptors in airways
• given via metered-dose inhaler or nebulizer ALONG WITH ALBUTEROL
  
  • hold breath for 10 seconds after inhale
  • no need for spacer for inhalor

Question 10

Dextromethorphan

Answer 10

• cough supressant
• not used in asthma