Respiratory Disorder Flashcards
Corticosteroids for respiratory disorders
Reduce airway inflammation to open airway for increased airflow in and out with respiration
** when inhaled corticosteroids ( Beclamethasone, budesonide, fluticasone)
patient must have mouth care performed after each use to prevent fungal infection
Bronchodilators
Relax and open airway for increase airflow in and out
When using inhaled medications remember…
Dilate before you medicate !
Short acting bronchodilators
- Albuterol, Levabuterol
- open up airway before treating with other inhaled medications such as corticosteroids (Beclamethasone)
- this makes other medications more effective bc they are distributed to lung tissue better once bronchodilation occurs
- patients should be taught that short acting bronchodilators should be used for relief or acute breathing difficulty or prior to activity to prevent compromise of respirations
Long acting bronchodilators
- Salmeterol, Formoterol
- Should not be used for an acute episode!!
- used for extended bronchodilation but will not help an acute episode
Antitussives
Block the cough reflex
Ex:
Benzonatate
Codeine- not used a lot bc of addiction
Dextromethorphan
Decongestants
Decrease the blood flow to the upper respiratory tract and decrease the overproduction of secretions
Dry up nasal secretions
- can cause hypertension
- be carful about drug to drug interactions
Expectorants and mucolytics
Increase productive cough
clear the airway by liquefying secretaries to aid the clearing of the airway
- Make Sure They Drink Water - need fluids to work
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
⬇️inflammation, edema, mucus secreation, bronchoconstriction in the airways
Antitussive drug examples
Benzonatate
Codeine
Dextromethorphan
Decongestant drug example
Phenylephrine
Expectorants / Mucolytics drug examples
Guaifenesin
Acetylcysteine
Leukotriene drug examples
Zafirlukast
Montelukast
