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asthma

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○ Chronic airway inflammation, causes bronchial constriction
○ Wheezing and difficulty breathing
○ Tightness of chest
- inspiratory wheeze

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chronic bronchitis

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○ Continous inflammation of bronchi
○ Excessive secretion of mucus
Blue bloater – pts appear cyanotic and often have edema

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Emphysema

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○ Alveolar wall destruction and enlarged air spaces
○ Impaired gas exchange
○ Smoking is the primary causation

Permanent inflation of the air sacks – decreases perfusion, impaired gas exchange.

Pink puffer – body compensates by hyperventilating, pts look pinkish & thin (use a lot of extra energy)

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Bronchodilators include

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○ B-Adrenergic Agonists
○ Anticholinergic Drugs
○ Xanthine Derivatives

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Non-Bronchodilators include

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○ Corticosteroids
○ Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRAs)

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Bronchodilators:

B-Adrenergic Agonists

Indication for Use

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○ Used to treat severe bronchospasm
○ For quick relief of symptoms** fastest acting bronchodilators

  • immediate onset of action for acute attacks
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Bronchodilators:

B-Adrenergic Agonists

Mechanism of Action

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○ Stimulates B2-Adrenergic receptors in the lungs
○ Relaxes bronchial smooth muscles which causes dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles

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Bronchodilators:

B-Adrenergic Agonists

medications

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○ Salbutamol (Ventolin), short acting (BLUE COLOR = used first) Onset of action (inhaled) is IMMEDIATE

○ Salmeterol xinafoate (Serevent), long acting
○ Combination: Steroid and B-Adrenergic (Symbicort or Advair)

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Salbutamol (Ventolin)

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■ Onset of action (inhaled) is IMMEDIATE
- It is sympathomimetic*** (Imitates norepinephrine on the b-cells and causes vasodilation and increases ventilation)
o Comes in IV & inhalation (puffer/aero chamber: metered dose inhaler; or nebuliser)
- Can be given on a regular basis but mostly in combination (with a long acting), used mostly for quick relief of bronchospasms.

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Adverse Effects of B-Adrenergic Agonists

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○ Tachycardia
○ Palpitations
○ Tremor
○ Nervousness/anxiety
○ Hypertension/hypotension
○ Headache

  • If used too frequently, dose-related adverse effects may be seen because B-Adrenergic loses it’s B2 specific action, especially at larger doses
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Bronchodilators:

Anticholinergics

Indication for Use

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Maintenance and prevention of bronchospasm

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Bronchodilators:

Anticholinergics

action

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Prevents bronchial constriction by blocking acetylcholine receptors

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Bronchodilators:

Anticholinergics

medication

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○ Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) GREEN COLOR - used second
○ Tiotropium bromide monohydrate (Spiriva - it is a pill !!)
○ Salbutamol and ipratropium combination (Combivent)

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Bronchodilators:

Xanthine Derivatives

indications for use

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○ Prevention of symptoms/maintenance
○ Used with mild/moderate asthma
○ Used with chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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Adverse Effects of Anticholinergics

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○ Dry mouth/throat
○ Nasal congestion
○ Heart palpitations
○ Urinary retention
○ GI problems
○ Increased intraocular pressure
○ Headache
○ Coughing
○ Anxiety

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Bronchodilators:

Xanthine Derivatives

Action

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Causes bronchodilation by inhibiting phosphodiesterase enzyme results in smooth muscle dilation

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Bronchodilators:

Xanthine Derivatives

medications

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○ Theophylline (oral): narrow therapeutic window (chronic COPD)
○ Aminophylline (IV only - metabolized as theophylline): used for status asthmaticus** (when asthma attack does not stop no matter what interventions**)

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Adverse Effects of Xanthine Derivatives

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○ Cardiac irregularities
■ Tachycardia
■ Palpitations
■ Ventricular dysrhythmias
○ GERD
■ Nausea
■ Vomiting
■ Anorexia
○ Increased urination
○ Hyperglycemia*

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Non-Bronchodilators:

Corticosteroids

indications for use

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○ Anti-inflammatory
○ For management of difficult to treat asthma/respiratory illnesses
○ Allergic rhinitis
○ Mainly inhalation, sometimes PO (more localized tx & less SE)

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Non-Bronchodilators:

Corticosteroids

Action

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○ Prevent non-specific inflammatory processes by acting on the 5 types of WBC
○ Controls inflammatory responses
○ Increases the effects of B-Agonists (bronchodilation)

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Non-Bronchodilators:

Corticosteroids

medications

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○ Budesonide (Pulmicort)
○ Fluticasone propionate (Flovent) ORANGE COLOR (used third)
○ Prednisone
○ Combination with B-Agonist (Advair)

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Adverse Effects of Corticosteroids (bronchodilators)

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○ Pharyngeal irritation
○ Cough and dry mouth
○ Oral fungal infections (yeast on the tongue, roof of mouth, buccal cavity)
■ PO provides more systemic effects, therefore adverse effects are more systemic
■ Susceptibility to infection
■ Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
■ Endocrine effects (hyperglycemia)
■ Osteoporosis

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Non-Bronchodilators:

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

indications for use

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○ Used for the prophylaxis and long-term treatment and prevention of asthma
○ Seasonal allergies/asthma

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Non-Bronchodilators:

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

medications

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○ Montelukast (Singulair) PO
○ Zafirlukast (Accolate) PO
■ Both are dosed once daily

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Nursing Assessment respiratory
- Respiratory assessment - Environmental exposures and allergens - Smoking habits - Emotional status (anxiety/fear/stress) - Allergies - Caffeine intake
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Adverse Effects of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
○ Nausea ○ Diarrhea ○ Headache ○ Nightmares ○ Liver dysfunction
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Nursing Interventions respiratory
- Discuss adherence to medication regimen - Demonstrate proper administration of inhaled drugs - Reassess respiratory system and breath sounds - Instruct patient to rinse mouth with water after use of inhaler or nebulized drug - Especially with use of steroids and anticholinergic to prevent dryness and muscosal irritation - Wash inhaler, spacer, and nebulizer every week with warm soapy water
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How to Use: - A metered dose inhaler (MDI)
2 puffs of same, requires 1-2 minute break in between doses - puffs of different medications, requires 2-5 minute break in between doses
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How to Use: - A metered dose inhaler (MDI) with apcer/aerochamber
Place the 2 puffs of one medication, until patient inhales all medication, then add second medication puffs to aerochamber
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Corticosteroid levels regulated by the ?
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
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the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
There is a negative feedback between the hormones ■ Hypothalamus produces corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) then ■ Anterior pituitary produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) then ■ Adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids (CORT) then the negative feedback continues
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Adrenal Gland
Adrenal Cortex (80-90%) - Corticosteroids - Glucocorticoids - Mineralocorticoids Adrenal Medulla (10-20%) - Epinephrine - Norepinephrine
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Corticosteroids
- Glucocorticoids - Mineralocorticoids
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Glucocorticoids
- Major anti-inflammatory actions - Regulates carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism - Maintenance of normal BP - Stress effects - Immune response
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Mineralocorticoids
- BP control - Maintenance of pH levels in the blood - Maintenance of serum K levels - Sodium and water reabsorption
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Cushing’s syndrome
an oversecretion of adrenal hormones - Glucocorticoid hypersecretion: redistribution of body fat from arms and legs to face, shoulder, trunk, and abdomen, characteristic ‘moon face’ - Aldosterone hypersecretion: increased water and sodium retention, and muscle weakness from potassium loss - Causes: tumor, excessive administration of steroids (medications)
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Addison’s disease
an under secretion of adrenal hormones - - Decreased blood sodium and glucose levels, increased potassium levels
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Addison's disease S&S
- hyperpigmentation, weakness, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dehydration, weight loss, confusion, fever, abdominal pain, increased HR, diaphoresis, decreased BP - Often vague, chronic, and non-specific complaints
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Mineralocorticoids indications for use
○ Used for Addison’s disease ○ Promotes hydrogen and potassium excretion ○ Helps regulate blood pH
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Mineralocorticoids Action
Acts on distal kidney tubule, leading to sodium reabsorption into blood, which pulls water and fluids, helping to regulate edema and BP (hypertension)
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Mineralocorticoids medication
Fludrocortisone 21-acetate (drug replacement)
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Glucocorticoids indictions of use
○ Bronchospasms (inhalation using fluticasone-flovent) ○ Allergic rhinitis (nasal route using fluticasone-flonase) ○ Inflammation of ear, eye, and skin (topical route using betamethasone) ○ Exacerbations of chronic respiratory illnesses (asthma and COPD) (inhalation using methylprednisolone (SOLU-MEDROL [4mg]) or hydrocortisone (SOLU-COTEF [20mg]). Not interchangeable !!! ○ Bacterial meningitis ○ Cerebral edema ○ Collagen diseases; systemic lupus erythematosus ○ Dermatological diseases ○ Endocrine diseases; thyroiditis ○ GI diseases; ulcerative colitis ○ Ocular disorders ○ Leukemia and lymphoma
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Glucocorticoids Action
○ Promotes breakdown of protein, production of glycogen in liver, and redistribution of fat from peripheral areas to central areas of body ○ It inhibits inflammatory and immune responses ○ Inhibits or controls inflammatory response by (1) stabilizing cell membranes of inflammatory cells, (2) decreasing permeability of capillaries to inflammatory cells, and (3) decreasing migration of WBCs into inflamed areas ○ Some mineralocorticoid-like activity such as fluid and water retention
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Glucocorticoids medications
○ Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ○ Betamethasone ○ Cortisone ○ Dexamethasone ○ Hydrocortisone ○ Methylprednisone ○ Prednisolone ○ Triamcinolone
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Dexamethasone (PO, IV, IM)
class: Synthetic, long acting glucocorticoid indications: ○ Variety of endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatological allergic, ocular, respiratory, hematological, neoplastic, GI, nervous system disorders ○ Inflammation
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Fludrocortisone 21-acetate (PO)
class: Synthetic mineralocorticoid indications: ○ Addison’s disease ○ Salt losing adrenogential syndrome
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Hydrocortisone (PO, IV, IM)
class: Natural short-acting glucocorticoid indications: ○ Adrenocortical insufficiency ○ Many inflammatory conditions
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Prednisone (PO)
class: Synthetic, immediate acting glucocorticoid indications: ○ Variety of endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatological allergic, ocular, respiratory, hematological, neoplastic, GI, nervous system disorders ○ Inflammation
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Adverse Effects of Corticosteroids
- Worse effects are seen in glucocorticoids !!! - Increased risk of infections - Hyperglycemia - Mania/psychosis - Insomnia - Akathisia - Depression - Euphoria - Osteoporosis - Gastritis - Fluid retention - Hypertension - Arrhythmias - Acne - Weight gain - Skin thinning
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Adrenal Drugs: Corticosteroids Nursing Process
- Assess nutritional and hydration status, baseline weight, intake and output, VS, skin condition, and immune status - Assess muscle strength and stature - Baseline laboratory values - Growth suppression in children and adrenal suppression in older adults - *Benefits outweight risks of drug’s adverse effects* - Best time to give glucocorticoids is early morning between 0600 and 0900, which minimizes adrenal suppression - Avoid alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, and NSAIDs - Healing may be decreased with long term therapy (immunocompromised) - Assess therapeutic response and adverse effects to monitor effectiveness - Observe for Addisonian crisis***
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Adrenal Drugs: Corticosteroids Nursing Process Routes
- Oral - Give with milk, food, or antacids - IM - Administered into large muscle with rotation of sites - Topical - Skin should be clean and dry, gloves are worn for application - Nasally - Clear nasal passage first, patient breathes in through the nose with administration - Inhaled - Fungal infections common, rinse mouth with lukewarm water
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Adrenal Drugs: Corticosteroids Nursing Process Patient Education
- NEVER stop taking medications abruptly or alter dose - Long term effects of glucocorticoid therapy - Bone health and prevention of falls - S&S of acute adrenal insufficiency - Document response to treatment, BP, daily weight, adverse effects - Maintian low-sodium and high-potassium diet
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What is the rationale for using inhaled budesonide (Pulmicort®)?
It provides an anti-inflammatory response.
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Combivent
Combination Anticholinergic and B-Adrenergic
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Symbicort
Combination B-Adrenergic and Corticosteriod
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budesonide (Pulmicort)
Inflammatory response and synergistic response of B-agonist
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true or false: Peak flows are used during times of acute illness
false
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true or false: Peak flow is used to assess patients ability to breath out
true
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true or false: Peak flow reading reflects the patients degree of obstruction
true
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true or false: Peak flows are used prior to the inhaler
true
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When teaching a patient who has been prescribed a daily dose of prednisone, the nurse knows that the patient will be told to take the medication at which time of the day to help reduce adrenal suppression?
In the morning

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