Respiratory Agents

Question 1

Beta 1

Answer 1

👆🏻 heart rate.

Heart.

Question 2

Beta 2

Answer 2

Bronchodilation.

Lungs.

Question 3

Antihistamine

Answer 3

Block histamine receptor 1.
Anticholinergic effects.
Helps open up airway.
👇🏻 secretions.
Sedative effect.

Question 4

Ventilation

Answer 4

Mechanical.

Question 5

Respiration

Answer 5

Gas exchange.

Question 6

Second generation antihistamines

Answer 6

Nonsedating.🏃🏻
Less anticholinergic effects.
Long half life.

Question 7

Nasal decongestants

Answer 7

Stimulate alpha receptors in nose.
Vasoconstrict, 👇🏻 swelling, opens airway)
S/E: REBOUND
Meant for short term use.

Question 8

Systemic nasal contestants

Answer 8

Blood vessels constrict.
Can 👆🏻 blood pressure and sugar.
Drug interactions.

Question 9

Glucocorticoid

Answer 9

Intranasal.
Decrease runny nose, & inflammation process.
Not intended for long term use.

Question 10

Antitussive

Answer 10

Suppress cough center in brain.

Narcotic and non-narcotic.

Question 11

Expectorants

Answer 11

Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

S/E: nausea, vomiting.

Question 12

Sympopathometics

Answer 12

Asthma.
Selective for beta 2.
Bronchodilation.
S/E: tremulousness, nervousness, 👆🏻heart rate.
Work rapidly.

Question 13

Anticholinergics

Answer 13

Block cholinergic response = bronchodilation.

Question 14

How to use an inhaler correctly

Answer 14

Shake, deep breath out, inhale slowly, wait in between puffs.

Question 15

Methylxanthine derivatives

Answer 15

Narrow therapeutic index
S/E: toxicity, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, & jittery.
Avoid caffeine.

Question 16

Leukotriene receptor agonists and synthesis inhibitors

Answer 16

Preventative therapy.
Not for rescue, for maintenance.
👇🏻 inflammatory response.

Question 17

Glucocorticoids (2)

Answer 17

Most powerful anti-inflammatory
Used when bronchodilators not effective.
Inhalers can cause fungal overgrowth on tongue.
Rinse mouth after use.

Question 18

Cromolyn

Answer 18

Stops leukotrienes and histamines.
Maintenance drug.
Tastes bad, drink water before and after.

Question 19

Mucolytics

Answer 19

Antidote for Tylenol overdose.

S/E: nausea, vomiting.

Question 20

Bronchodilators nursing process

Answer 20

Lung sounds, O2/CO2 levels, skin color, history of pulmonary disease, asthma/triggers, current & meds.
Drug-drug interactions with herbals.
Push fluids.
Sit up.
Take with food.
Kids get hyperactive.

Question 21

Leukotriene inhibitors nursing process

Answer 21

Monitor for 👆🏻 liver enzymes.
Take in evening if for allergies, and a few hours before if for exercise.
Weird side effects: agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, insomnia, suicidal thoughts.

Question 22

Alpha receptors are located where?

Answer 22

Blood vessels.