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Week 9 Respiratory Flashcards

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albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) class

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Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists

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albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) EPA

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Stimulates beta2-adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle of the bronchi and bronchioles, resulting in bronchodilation

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albuterol therapeutic use

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Rescue medication used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or other obstructive airways diseases

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albuterol ADRs

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chest pain, palpitations, nervousness, restlessness, tremors, agitation

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albuterol contraindications and interactions

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cardiac tachydysrhythmias
coronary artery disease
MAOIs and tricyclic antidepressants increase risk of ADRs

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ipratropium (Atrovent) class

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inhaled anticholinergic

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ipratropium (Atrovent) EPA

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Blocks the muscarinic Ach receptors in the smooth muscles of the bronchi in the lungs, inhibiting bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion (very similar to atropine)

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ipratropium (Atrovent) therapeutic use

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Long-term management of asthma or other conditions (COPD) that cause bronchoconstriction and increase in secretions.

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ipratropium (Atrovent) ADRs

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dry mouth, increased intraocular pressure, urinary retention

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ipratropium (Atrovent) contraindications and interactions

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glaucoma
prostatic hyperplasia or bladder neck obstruction

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theophylline (Theolair) class

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Methylxanthines

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theophylline (Theolair) EPA

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Relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle, promoting bronchodilation

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theophylline (Theolair) therapeutic use

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Second line treatment for chronic lung disorders that cause bronchoconstriction (COPD)

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theophylline (Theolair) ADRs

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Tachycardia, agitation and seizures. Toxicity-Ventricular dysrhythmias or convulsions

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theophylline (Theolair) contraindications and interactions

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heart disease
liver dysfunction
use caution with seizure disorders

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theophylline (Theolair) interventions

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monitor serum levels - narrow therapeutic range

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beclomethasone (QVAR) class

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inhaled glucocorticoid

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beclomethasone (QVAR) EPA

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Suppress the release of inflammatory mediators and decrease the recruitment of airway eosinophils. Increases the number and sensitivity of beta2-adrenergic bronchodilators

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beclomethasone (QVAR) therapeutic use

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Prophylactic management of asthma with inhaled steroids. Acute asthma flare-ups, systemic corticosteroids used.

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beclomethasone (QVAR) ADRs

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Pharyngitis, cough, dry mouth, and candidiasis (thrush)

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beclomethasone (QVAR) contraindications and interactions

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recent live virus immunization
oral candidiasis

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beclomethasone (QVAR) interventions

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rinse mouth and throat with water after use to avoid thrush
use a spacer
inhaler administration education

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prednisone class

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glucocorticoid

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prednisone EPA

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affect the inflammatory process to reduce inflammation

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prednisone therapeutic use

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decreases inflammatory symptoms and alters immune response
asthma, COPD, arthritis, rhinitis, cancer, IBD, spinal cord injury

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prednisone ADRs

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CNS stimulation
adrenocortical insufficiency: fainting, weakness, hypotension
adrenocortical excess
cardio symptoms: heart failure, shock, dysrhythmias
increased appetite, hyperglycemia
delayed wound healing, fragile skin

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prednisone contraindications and interactions

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live vaccines, fungal infections, antibiotic-resistant infections

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prednisone interactions and education

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treats symptoms, not underlying disease
take as directed, do not stop abruptly
take with food

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montelukast (Singulair) class

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Anti-Inflammatory/Leukotriene Modifiers

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montelukast (Singulair) EPA

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Prevents leukotrienes from binding to its receptors therefore reducing bronchoconstriction, inflammation, and mucus production

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montelukast (Singulair) therapeutic use

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Used in patients with asthma that do not respond to other treatments. Used as a long acting antiasthmatic med. Only tablet approved for exercise-induced asthma. Can also treat allergies

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montelukast (Singulair) ADRs

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neuropsychiatric behavioral changes: aggressive behavior, hallucinations, insomnia and suicidal ideation

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montelukast (Singulair) contraindications

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liver disease

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montelukast (Singulair) interventions

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does not manage acute asthma attacks
take 2 hours prior to exercise to prevent bronchoconstriction
take in evenings daily to prevent allergies

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl) class

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First Generation/Sedating Antihistamines

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl) therapeutic use

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Treat allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, motion sickness, and insomnia

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl) EPA

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Structurally like histamine and occupy the same receptor sites preventing histamine acting on target tissues and thus preventing histamine response. Binds to central H1 receptors

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl) ADRs

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CNS depression=drowsiness & sedation
paradoxical effect causing CNS stimulation and anticholinergic effects

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl) contraindications and interactions

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children <2
breastfeedig women
do not take with alcohol or CNS depressants

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl) interventions

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do not take with alcohol or CNS depressants
assess LOC
advise against driving or operating machinery
can cause dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision

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cetirizine (Zyrtec) class

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Second Generation/nonsedatingAntihistamines

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cetirizine (Zyrtec) therapeutic use

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Treats seasonal allergies, minor allergies and urticaria

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cetirizine (Zyrtec) EPA

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Binds to histamine receptors to prevent histamine response, but binds to peripheral, not central H1 receptors. Therefore, does not cause drowsiness like the first-generation agents.

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cetirizine (Zyrtec) ADRs

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Drowsiness & fatigue (higher doses), and anticholinergic effects

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cetirizine (Zyrtec) interventions and client education

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take once a day with water

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cetirizine (Zyrtec) contraindications and interactions

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breastfeeding women
impaired kidney or liver function

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phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) class

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Sympathomimetics: Nasal Decongestants

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phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) therapeutic use

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Relieves pressure, swelling and congestion of the nasal mucosa

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phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) EPA

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Alpha1-adrenergic agonist, causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels… causing the nasal turbinates in the nares to shrink, in turn opening nasal passages and relieving nasal congestion.

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phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) ADRs

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CNS excitation - tachycardia, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations, urinary retention

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phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) contraindications and interactions

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heart disease
dysrhythmias
HTN
narrow angle glaucoma
older adults
caffeine

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phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) interventions and education

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do not use more than 5 days
assess for cardiac symptoms
rebound effec

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dextromethorphan (Delsym) class

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Antitussives-nonnarcotic

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dextromethorphan (Delsym) therapeutic use

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suppress nonproductive cough

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dextromethorphan (Delsym) EPA

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depress the cough reflex in the brain

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dextromethorphan (Delsym) ADRs

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CNS depression - drowsiness and sedation

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dextromethorphan (Delsym) contraindications and interactions

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MAOIs
SSRIs
alcohol

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dextromethorphan (Delsym) interventions and education

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avoid alcohol
be aware of med interactions

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codeine class

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Antitussives-Narcotic

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codeine therapeutic use

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relief of cough

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codeine EPA

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Depresses the cough reflex in the brain

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codeine ADRs

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nausea, vomiting, respiratory sedation, constipation, dizziness

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codeine contraindications and interactions

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respiratory impairment
head injury
seizure disorder
alcohol

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codeine interventions and education

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assess GI and respiratory status
avoid in patients with asthma or head injuries

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guaifenesin (Mucinex) class

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expectorant

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guaifenesin (Mucinex) therapeutic use

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loosens mucus from respiratory tract in a productive cough

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guaifenesin (Mucinex) EPA

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reduces viscosity of secretions

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guaifenesin (Mucinex) contraindications

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inability to expectorate

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guaifenesin (Mucinex) interventions and education

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give with food and water
stay hydrated
swallow whole
change position carefully

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guaifenesin (Mucinex) ADRs

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Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, skin rash

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acetylcysteine (Acetadote) class

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Mucolytics

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acetylcysteine (Acetadote) therapeutic use

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liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract

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acetylcysteine (Acetadote) EPA

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Attacks protein bonds in the mucus, reducing viscosity

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acetylcysteine (Acetadote) ADRs

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Bronchospasm, GI distress (due to rotten egg smell and ingestion of secretions)

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acetylcysteine (Acetadote) contraindications and interactions

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inability to expel secretions
asthma
antidote to acetaminnophen

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acetylcysteine (Acetadote) interventions and education

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assess respiratory status
difficulty breathing could be due to bronchospasm or inability to expel secretions
hydration

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