Upper Respiratory Disorder Meds Flashcards
1
Q
What does your upper respiratory tract consist of?
A
Nose, pharynx, & larynx
2
Q
What does your lower respiratory tract consist of?
A
- Respiratory bronchiole
- Alveolar Duct
- Alveoli
- Trachea
- Bronchus
- Bronchiole
3
Q
Common upper respiratory tract conditions
A
- Common cold
- Acute rhinitis
- Allergic rhinitis
4
Q
Rhinitis
A
Irritation & swelling in the mucous membranes of the nose
5
Q
Common antihistamine meds
A
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Cetirzine (Zrytec)
- Loratadine (Claritin)
6
Q
Therapeutic Action of antihistamines
A
Decrease nasal secretions by blocking the H1 receptor
7
Q
Indications of antihistamines
A
- Decrease nasal secretions
- Allergies
- Urticaria (hives)
- Pruritis
- insomnia (w/1st gen)
8
Q
Contraindications of antihistamines
A
- Breastfeeding
- Caution w/asthma
9
Q
Side effects of antihistamines
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- Drowsiness (1st gen)
- Dizzy
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
10
Q
Adverse effects of antihistamines
A
- Seizures
- Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
11
Q
Nursing interventions of antihistamines
A
- Assess cardiac/resp status
- Give w/food
- Admin IM into larger muscles
- Compare CBC during therapy (b/c of thrombocytopenia)
12
Q
Patient education for antihistamines
A
- Avoid driving motor vehicle or performing other dangerous activities
- Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants
- Children or geriatrics are more sensitive to side effects
