Week 6: Glucocorticoids Flashcards
1
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Glucocorticoid Drugs
A
> Oral: prednisone
Inhaled: fluticasone, beclomethasone
IV: hydrocortisone, methylprednisone
2
Q
Glucocorticoid Oral Drug
A
prednisone
3
Q
Glucocorticoid Inhaled Drugs
A
- fluticasone
- beclomethasone
4
Q
Glucocorticoid IV Drugs
A
- hydrocortisone
- methylprednisone
5
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Action
A
- prevent inflammation, suppress mucous production, promote responsiveness of beta2 receptors in the bronchial tree
- reduces airway mucosa edema
6
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Used to Treat
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-IV: status asthmaticus
-Inhaled: asthma prophylaxis
-Oral:
>short-term: acute asthma
>long-term: chronic severe asthma
7
Q
IV Glucocorticoids Used to Treat?
A
status asthmaticus
hydrocortisone, methylprednisone
8
Q
Inhaled Glucocorticoids used to treat?
A
asthma prophylaxis
fluticasone, beclomethasone
9
Q
Oral Glucocorticoids used to treat?
A
-short term: acute asthma
-long-term: chronic severe asthma
(prednisone)
10
Q
Complications
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- cough
- dyspnea
- oral thrush
11
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Nurse Considerations
A
rinse mouth after inhalation
