Gas Exchange

Question 1

This is the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells

Answer 1

gas exchange

Question 2

what are the 3 causes of impaired gas exchange?

Answer 2

poor ventilation
reduced gas transportation (low hgb, rbc)
poor perfusion

Question 3

what are lab test used to evaluate gas exchange?

Answer 3

ABG
CBC
Chest x-ray

Question 4

do you want to stop or promote a productive cough?

Answer 4

promote
removes secretions

Question 5

what age should you not give cough and cold products to and why?

Answer 5

less than 2 years
not as effective

Question 6

This drug blocks the effects of histamine at the H-1 receptor sites

Answer 6

cetirizine

Question 7

What are the side effects of Cetirizine?

Answer 7

anticholinergic effects (dry nose, mouth, and throat)
drowsiness

Question 8

what are the precautions of Cetirizine?

Answer 8

impaired kidney or liver function
do not use if breast feeding

Question 9

what are the nursing interventions for Cetirizine?

Answer 9

water
hard candy
avoid driving
drowsiness

Question 10

this drug is a decongestant, that activates the alpha-1 receptors, causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels, opening nasal passages

Answer 10

phenylephrine

Question 11

this drug is used to reduce nasal congestion

Answer 11

phenylephrine

Question 12

the side effects of the drugs is that it is a CNS stimulant&raquo_space; vasoconstriction&raquo_space; HTN, tachycardia

Answer 12

phenylephrine

Question 13

what is the med admin for phenylephrine

Answer 13

PRN
don’t use more than 3-5 days, to prevent rebound congestion

Question 14

this drug is an antitussive, stops a nonproductive cough

Answer 14

dextromethorphan

Question 15

the side effects of this medication are CNS depression, GI distress (N&V)

Answer 15

dextromethorphan

Question 16

uncontrolled heart disease, HTN, dysrhythmias, and precautions for what drug?

Answer 16

phenylephrine

Question 17

emphysema/asthma are precautions for what drug?

Answer 17

dextromethorphan

Question 18

this drug may increase the analgesic effects of opioids

Answer 18

dextromethorphan

Question 19

this drug is for short-term use only and increased fluid intake is encouraged

Answer 19

dextromethorphan

Question 20

this drug is an expectorant by enhancing the output of respiratory tract fluids by reducing the adhesiveness & surface tension of fluids/secretions

Answer 20

guaifenesin

Question 21

the complications of this drug are dizziness, drowsiness, GI upset

Answer 21

guaifenesin

Question 22

this drug increases the risk of hemorrhage with heparin or warfarin

Answer 22

guaifenesin

Question 23

When taking guaifenesin what is necessary?

Answer 23

increase fluid
take PRN

Question 24

should you drive when taking guaifenesin and why?

Answer 24

no
causes dizziness

Question 25

If a patient is having issues with gas exchange, perfusion and respiration, what is the priority ranking?

Answer 25

1st

Question 26

what system is ventilation controlled by?

Answer 26

CNS

Question 27

What cells secret mucous to entrap particles?

Answer 27

goblet cells

Question 28

what are the 3 factors that contribute to asthma?

Answer 28

inflammation constriction mucous production

Question 29

this type of asthma has no identifiable cause but can be associated with exercise and emotional stress

Answer 29

intrinsic asthma

Question 30

this type of asthma is caused by an allergic allergic, allergic asthma

Answer 30

extrinsic asthma

Question 31

what are triggers to asthma

Answer 31

allergen inhaled irritants cold, dry air

Question 32

what are the clinical manifestations of asthma?

Answer 32

cough accessory muscle use hypoxemia tachypnea

Question 33

asthma symptoms that occur on and off, is classified as?

Answer 33

mild intermittent

Question 34

asthma symptoms that occur a few times a week, is classified as?

Answer 34

mild persistent

Question 35

asthma symptoms that occur daily, is classified as?

Answer 35

moderate persistent

Question 36

asthma symptoms that occur continually throughout the day, is classified as?

Answer 36

severe persistent

Question 37

what are some interventions for asthma?

Answer 37

humidified O2 VS ABGs

Question 38

this condition is when the lungs hyperinflate, air get traped into lungs, bronchioles, collapse, barrel chest look

Answer 38

COPD

Question 39

what disease results in pulmonary hypertension and heart disease

Answer 39

COPD

Question 40

this drug is a beta 2 adrenergic agonist, promotes bronchodilation

Answer 40

albuterol

Question 41

this drug treat asthma exacerbation

Answer 41

albuterol

Question 42

the side effects of this drug are tachycardia, heart palpitations?

Answer 42

albuterol

Question 43

be caution when giving this drug to those with angina, HTN

Answer 43

albuterol

Question 44

do not take this medication with beta-blocker (reduces effectiveness) and antidepressant (increase cardiac side effects)

Answer 44

albuterol

Question 45

it is important to rinse mouth out when taking this drug because it may cause thrush

Answer 45

albuterol

Question 46

caffeine should be avoided with the medication, and report tremors that interfere with ADLs

Answer 46

albuterol

Question 47

this drug prevents the release of inflammation, decreasing edema of airways

Answer 47

prednisone

Question 48

this drugs is only for short term post symptoms?

Answer 48

prednisone

Question 49

this drug is an oral glucocorticoid

Answer 49

prednisone

Question 50

this drug may cause hyperglycemia and osteoporosis, infections, PUD

Answer 50

prednisone

Question 51

avoid taking NSAIDs with the drug, increases risk of GI bleeding

Answer 51

prednisone

Question 52

this drug should not be stop abruptly, tapper off, short term use

Answer 52

prednisone

Question 53

what are the nursing interventions for prednisone?

Answer 53

monitor blood sugar signs of infection take with food

Question 54

when taking prednisone what should you increase intake of?

Answer 54

calcium and vitamin D

Question 55

this drugs cause polyphagia (hunger), polydipsia (thirst), polyuria (urine)

Answer 55

prednisone