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NGN-NCLEX 2024 > Respiratory Medications > Flashcards

Respiratory Medications Flashcards

1
Q

Terbutaline is a _______.

A

bronchodilator

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2
Q

Albuterol causes _______.

A

tachycardia

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3
Q

Terbutaline is good for _____ attacks.

A

asthma attacks

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3
Q

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

A

heart disease
diabetes
glaucoma
seizures

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4
Q

Name 3 NC’s of Terbutaline.

A
  1. jittery
  2. CNS overstimulation
  3. HA
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5
Q

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

A

HR
BP
BG’s

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6
Q

While inhaling medication from inhalers it will likely feel _____.

A

cold

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7
Q

Activate the inhaler device while you continue to ______.

A

inhale

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8
Q

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

A

Guaifenesin

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8
Q

Acetylcysteine breaks up _____.

A

Mucus (its a mucolytic)

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9
Q

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

A

Montelukast

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10
Q

Pseudoephedrine / phenylephrine is a _______.

A

decongestant

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11
Q

Antitussives are _____ medications.

A

cough

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11
Q

When taking methylprednisolone you should monitor for ______ symptoms.

A

Cushing

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12
Q

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

A

steroids such as methylprednisolone

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13
Q

Antihistamines stop _______.

A

allergies

14
Q

Diphenhydramine is a ______.

A

antihistamine

15
Q

Diphenhydramine has _____ effects.

A

anticholinergic effects look in nugget pages

16
Q

Name 4 longterm controls of Asthma

A
  1. Inhaled Corticosteroids
  2. Leukotriene modifiers
  3. Theophylline
  4. Allergen Control
17
Q

What are the Interventions for ‘ASTHMA’

A

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

18
Q

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

A

rinse the mouth daily

19
Q

Budesonide & fluticasone are inhaled _______.

A

corticosteroids

20
Q

Theophylline is a _______.

A

bronchodilator

21
Q

The treatment for pneumonia is treating the _______.

A

symptoms

22
Q

What is the tx of ARDS? (3)

A
  1. high pressure intubation
  2. Prone position
  3. prevent infection
23
Q

What are the two treatment for ARDS?

A
  1. needle decompression
  2. Chest tube

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