bronchodilators/anti-asthmatics Flashcards
1
Q
goal of bronchodilators
A
-dilate the airways
2
Q
who are bronchodilators helpful for?
A
-asthma
- COPD
3
Q
how are bronchodilators administered?
A
-oral
-inhaler
-nebulizer
4
Q
xanthines
A
dilate the airway
5
Q
xanthine prototypes
A
-aminophylline
-theophylline
6
Q
indications for theophylline
A
-asthma
-chronic bronchitis
-emphysema
7
Q
how is theophylline usually given?
A
IV because narrow therapeutic margin
8
Q
theophylline contraindications
A
conditions exacerbated with the use of xanthines
9
Q
theophylline adverse reactions
A
-CNS issues (restlessness, dizziness, twitching, fine tremors)
-CV: tahcy/arrhythmias
-GI: N/V/D/epigastric pain
-diuresis
-increased urinary catecholamines
-tachypenia
10
Q
theophylline nursing considerations
A
-get baseline EKG
-levels should be between 10-20
-avoid high fate means, coffee, tea
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