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Respiratory Medications Flashcards

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Albuterol (Proventil)
Classification

A

Inhaled Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist
Bronchodilator 🫁

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Albuterol (Proventil)
Uses

A

Relieve bronchoconstriction during an asthma attack🧖🏼‍♀️

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Albuterol (Proventil)
Key Adverse Effects

A

Feeling “jittery”, restless
Tremors 🫳
Tachycardia ❤️🥰

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Albuterol (Proventil)
Nursing Considerations

A

Inhaled 😮‍💨
Assess breath sounds before and after tx
Monitor O2 saturation and WOB
Caution with cardiac disease/HTN

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Classification

A

Anticholinergic
Bronchodilator 🫁

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DuoNeb

A

Albuterol + Ipratropium

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Uses

A

Relieve and prevent bronchospasm related to asthma and COPD

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Key Adverse Effects

A

Dry mouth
Urinary retention 🚾
Visual disturbances 😵‍💫

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Nursing Considerations

A

Inhaled
Assess breath sounds before and after tx
Monitor O2 saturation and WOB
Rinse mouth after use (bitter taste) 😖👅💦

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Prednisone (PO)
MethylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol) (IV)

Classification

A

Corticosteroid

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Prednisone (PO)
MethylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol) (IV)

Uses

A

Acute management of COPD and asthma
Allergic states
Inflammatory conditions

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Prednisone (PO)
MethylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol) (IV)

Pertinent labs

A

Glucose 🍭and electrolytes 🪫
May alter WBCs 💮

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Prednisone (PO)
MethylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol) (IV)

Key Adverse Effects

A

Elevated blood sugar 🍭 ⏫
Slight increase in WBC 💮 ⏫
Insomnia🥱
Increased hunger
Long-term: decreases bone density 🦴 and/or impairs wound healing

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Prednisone (PO)
MethylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol) (IV)

Nursing considerations

A

PO (prednisone) or IV (Solu-Medrol)
Oral take w food or milk🥛
Monitor blood glucose, esp with diabetics 🍭👀

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Isoniazid
Classification

A

Antitubercular

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Isoniazid
Uses

A

TB tx

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Isoniazid
Pertinent labs

A

Liver function

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Isoniazid
Key Adverse Effects

A

Seizures

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Isoniazid
Nursing Considerations

A

PO or IM
Oral on an empty stomach 🫙

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Rifampin
Classification

A

Antitubercular

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Rifampin
Uses

A

TB tx

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Rifampin
Pertinent Labs

A

Liver function

23
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Rifampin
Key Adverse Effects

A

C Diff
DIC
hemorrhage
thrombocytopenia
hepatotoxicity

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Rifampin
Nursing Considerations

A

PO or IV
Multiple side effects. Refresh before administration.

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