Respiratory Medications

Question 1

Terbutaline is a _______.

Answer 1

bronchodilator

Question 2

Albuterol causes _______.

Answer 2

tachycardia

Question 3

Terbutaline is good for _____ attacks.

Answer 3

asthma attacks

Question 3

we have to be cautious using albuterol in clients with ______, ______, ______, or ______.

Answer 3

heart disease
diabetes
glaucoma
seizures

Question 4

Name 3 NC’s of Terbutaline.

Answer 4

1. jittery
2. CNS overstimulation
3. HA

Question 5

With Terbutaline you need to assess the ____< ____< ______.

Answer 5

HR
BP
BG’s

Question 6

While inhaling medication from inhalers it will likely feel _____.

Answer 6

cold

Question 7

Activate the inhaler device while you continue to ______.

Answer 7

inhale

Question 8

_______ helps to loosen up mucus to get it out of the tract.

Answer 8

Guaifenesin

Question 8

Acetylcysteine breaks up _____.

Answer 8

Mucus (its a mucolytic)

Question 9

_____ is a longterm medication for maintenance for allergies and asthma.

Answer 9

Montelukast

Question 10

Pseudoephedrine / phenylephrine is a _______.

Answer 10

decongestant

Question 11

Antitussives are _____ medications.

Answer 11

cough

Question 11

When taking methylprednisolone you should monitor for ______ symptoms.

Answer 11

Cushing

Question 12

immunosuppression, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, and delayed wound healing are all side effects of?

Answer 12

steroids such as methylprednisolone

Question 13

Antihistamines stop _______.

Answer 13

allergies

Question 14

Diphenhydramine is a ______.

Answer 14

antihistamine

Question 15

Diphenhydramine has _____ effects.

Answer 15

anticholinergic effects look in nugget pages

Question 16

Name 4 longterm controls of Asthma

Answer 16

1. Inhaled Corticosteroids
2. Leukotriene modifiers
3. Theophylline
4. Allergen Control

Question 17

What are the Interventions for ‘ASTHMA’

Answer 17

Adrenergic agonists (albuterol)
Steroids
Theophylline
Hydration via IV fluids
Mask for oxygen delivery
Anticholinergics (opium)

Question 18

When taking inhaled corticosteroids make sure to ______ the mouth daily.

Answer 18

rinse the mouth daily

Question 19

Budesonide & fluticasone are inhaled _______.

Answer 19

corticosteroids

Question 20

Theophylline is a _______.

Answer 20

bronchodilator

Question 21

The treatment for pneumonia is treating the _______.

Answer 21

symptoms

Question 22

What is the tx of ARDS? (3)

Answer 22

1. high pressure intubation
2. Prone position
3. prevent infection

Question 23

What are the two treatment for ARDS?

Answer 23

1. needle decompression
2. Chest tube