Top 300- Quiz 7 Flashcards
albuterol sulfate
ProAir HFA
show proper usage technique
wash mouthpiece and air dry at least once a week
ER tablets, swallow whole don’t crush or chew
contact Dr. if more albuterol is needed to control symptoms
budesonide/formoterol
Symbicort
show proper technique wait 1 min inbetween inhalations rinse mouth out with water after doses wash mouth piece once a week store at room temperature not for acute asthma exacerbations
budesonide
Pulmicort Respules
Show proper technique
store in upright position at room temperature
once pouch is opened, doses are only good for 2 weeks, throw away after that
Not for acute asthma attacks
fluticasone/salmeterol
Advair Diskus
show proper technique
moinitor for signs of toxicity (adrenal insufficency, oral candidiasis, worsening pulmonary fxn)
fluticason oral inhaler
Flovent
show proper technique
moinitor for signs of toxicity (adrenal insufficency, oral candidiasis, worsening pulmonary fxn)
ipratropium/albuterol
Combivent
show inhaler technique
wash mouth piece daily
store at room temperature
each canister has 200 doses. keep track, don’t use after 200
seek medical attention if prescribed dose doesn’t work or if symptoms worsen
levalbuterol
Xopenex HFA
Show Inhaler technique
wash mouth piece out at least once a week
store at room temperature
tell prescriber if you need to use a larger dose to control symptoms–> asthma deterioration
montelukast
Singulair
Not for acute asthma attacks
report increased use of short acting bronchodilators, don’t discontinue using other asthma medications
take in the evening if you have asthma
tiotropium
Spiriva
not for acute bronchospasm (resue therapy)
may increase HR, dry mouth, urinary retention, respiratory tract infection, sinusitis
drug capsules are for inhalation only-don’t swallow
ProAir HFA
albuterol sulfate
show proper technique
wash mouth piece out once a week
extended release tablets- don’t chew or crush (may pass in stool)
contact prescriber if more albuterol is needed to control symptoms (asthma deterioration)
Symbicort
budesonide/formoterol
show proper technique wait 1 min inbetween inhalations rinse mouth out with water after doses wash mouth piece once a week store at room temperature not for acute asthma exacerbations
Pulmicort Respules
budesonide
Show proper technique
store in upright position at room temperature
once pouch is opened, doses are only good for 2 weeks, throw away after that
Not for acute asthma attacks
Advair Diskus
fluticasone/salmeterol
show proper technique
moinitor for signs of toxicity (adrenal insufficency, oral candidiasis, worsening pulmonary fxn)
Flovent
fluticason oral inhaler
show proper technique
moinitor for signs of toxicity (adrenal insufficency, oral candidiasis, worsening pulmonary fxn)
Combivent
ipratropium/albuterol
show inhaler technique
wash mouth piece daily
store at room temperature
each canister has 200 doses. keep track, don’t use after 200
seek medical attention if prescribed dose doesn’t work or if symptoms worsen
