Respiratory Medications Flashcards
Terbutaline is a _______.
bronchodilator
Albuterol causes _______.
tachycardia
Terbutaline is good for _____ attacks.
asthma attacks
we have to be cautious using albuterol in clients with ______, ______, ______, or ______.
heart disease
diabetes
glaucoma
seizures
Name 3 NC’s of Terbutaline.
- jittery
- CNS overstimulation
- HA
With Terbutaline you need to assess the ____< ____< ______.
HR
BP
BG’s
While inhaling medication from inhalers it will likely feel _____.
cold
Activate the inhaler device while you continue to ______.
inhale
_______ helps to loosen up mucus to get it out of the tract.
Guaifenesin
Acetylcysteine breaks up _____.
Mucus (its a mucolytic)
_____ is a longterm medication for maintenance for allergies and asthma.
Montelukast
Pseudoephedrine / phenylephrine is a _______.
decongestant
Antitussives are _____ medications.
cough
When taking methylprednisolone you should monitor for ______ symptoms.
Cushing
immunosuppression, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, and delayed wound healing are all side effects of?
steroids such as methylprednisolone
Antihistamines stop _______.
allergies
Diphenhydramine is a ______.
antihistamine
Diphenhydramine has _____ effects.
anticholinergic effects look in nugget pages
Name 4 longterm controls of Asthma
- Inhaled Corticosteroids
- Leukotriene modifiers
- Theophylline
- Allergen Control
What are the Interventions for ‘ASTHMA’
Adrenergic agonists (albuterol)
Steroids
Theophylline
Hydration via IV fluids
Mask for oxygen delivery
Anticholinergics (opium)
When taking inhaled corticosteroids make sure to ______ the mouth daily.
rinse the mouth daily
Budesonide & fluticasone are inhaled _______.
corticosteroids
Theophylline is a _______.
bronchodilator
The treatment for pneumonia is treating the _______.
symptoms
What is the tx of ARDS? (3)
- high pressure intubation
- Prone position
- prevent infection
What are the two treatment for ARDS?
- needle decompression
- Chest tube
