inhaled steriods/corticosteroids/budesonide

Question 1

Budesonide actions

Answer 1

-decrease inflammatory response in the airway &
-promote beta adrenergic receptor activity

Question 2

Budesonide drug to drug interactions

Answer 2

-possible dosage decrease on macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin & hormonal birth control

Question 3

Budesonide contraindications

Answer 3

-not used in emergency situation
-pregnancy/lactation
-caution if there’s an active resp. system infection

Question 4

Budesonide adverse reactions

Answer 4

-sore throat
-hoarseness
-coughin
-dry mouth
-thrush
-headache
-rebound congestion

Question 5

Budesonide teaching point

Answer 5

rinse mouth after

Question 6

prednisone indications

Answer 6

-short term management of inflammation

Question 7

prednisone action

Answer 7

binds to receptors that inhibit inflammatory response

Question 8

prednisone adverse reaction

Answer 8

-monitor blood glucose
-WBC infection