UNIT 8 Anticholinergic CHAPTER 39

Question 1

What drug class is Tiotropium

A. NSAID
B. Anticholinergic
C. Loop Diuretic
D. Anticholinergic

Answer 1

B. Anticholinergic

Question 2

What is the action of Tiotropium

Answer 2

Anticholinergics
 Tiotropium
 Used for maintenance treatment of bronchospasms
associated with COPD, Asthma
 Inhalation (dry-powder capsule inhaler)

 Action
 Relaxes smooth muscle of the bronchi
 Maintenance inhaler

Question 3

What are side effects of Tiotropium

Answer 3

Insomnia, dizzy
 Oral ulcerations, infection

Insomnia, dizziness, depression, headache, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, cough, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal pain,

Question 4

Is Oral care important for a patient taking Tiotropium?

Answer 4

YES

Question 5

What are the Adverse effects of Tiotropium

Answer 5

Tachycardia, ileus, dehydration, hyperglycemia, chest pain, GI obstruction, cataracts

Life-threatening:
Dysrhythmias, anaphylaxis, angioedema

Question 6

Contraindications for Tiotropium

Answer 6

Contraindications
 Allergy
 Children
 Caution
 Glaucoma
 Interactions
 Increased anticholinergic effects with other like
drugs