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inflammation of the throat or “sore throat”

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Acute Pharyngitis

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acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose usually accompanying the common cold

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Acute Rhinitis

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inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose caused by pollen or a foreign substance, also called “hay fever”

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Allergic Rhinitis

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occurs when there is abnormal dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles secondary to frequent infection and inflammation

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Bronchiectasis

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bronchoconstriction that results when the lung tissue is exposed to extrinsic or intrinsic factors that stimulate a bronchoconstrictive response, also called “asthmatic attack”

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Bronchospasm

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progressive lung disease caused by smoking or chronic lung infections…bronchial inflammation & excessive mucous secretion result in airway obsruction

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Chronic Bronchitis

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progressive lung disease caused by cigarette smoking, atmospheric contaminants or lack of alpha-antitrypsin protein that inhibits proteolytic enzymes that destroy alveoli

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Emphysema

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drugs in the corticosteroid familyused to treat respiratory disorders, particularly asthma

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Glucocorticoids

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rebound vasodilation instead of vasoconstriction caused by irritation of the nasal mucosa

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Rebound Nasal Congestion

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a decrease in total lung capacity as a result of fluid accumulation or loss of elasticity of the lung

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Restrictive Lung Disease

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inflammation of the mucous membranes of one or more of the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, or sphenoid sinuses

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Sinusitis

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Nursing Interventions for Common Cold Drugs

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(1) Monitor vital signs (2) Observe color of secretions (3) Advise patient that hypotension & hyperpyrexia may occur when dextromethorphan is taken with MAOIs (4) Advise patients to read labels on OTC products (5) Encourage older patient to contact provider about OTC drugs (6) Direct patient not to drive when first beginning meds (7) Direct patient to store meds out of reach of children

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relaxes smooth muscles of bronchi, bronchioles, & pulmonary blood vessels by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase, resulting in cAMP, which promotes bronchodilation

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Action of Theophylline

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Side Effects of Theophylline

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anorexia, N&V, gastric pain, GI bleed, nervousness, dizziness, HA, iriitability, dysrythmias, tachycardia, palpitations, hypotension, convulsions, cardiorespiratory collapse

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Therapeutic Serum Level of Theophylline

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10-20 mcg/mL

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Alpha1 Agonists (Sympathomimetics) Therapeutic Effect

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increases cyclic AMP in lung tissue resulting in bronchodilation, restores circulation, and increases airway patency

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Leukotiene Antagonists Therapeutic Effect

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block leukotrienes from interacting with receptors to reduce inflammatory process & decrease bronchoconstriction

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Glucocorticoids Therapeutic Effect

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antiinflammatory effect; used to treat asthma but not for severe attacks

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Cromolyn Therapeutic Effect

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antiinflammatory effect and suppression of the release of histamine; prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma

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Anticholinergics Therapeutic Effect

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dilates bronchioles; administered through aerosol inhaler

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Mucolytics Therapeutic Effect

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liquefies and loosens thick & sticky mucous secretions; adminstered 5 min after bronchodilator (cystic fibrosis)

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Nursing Assessment for COPD, Asthma & Lung Disease Drugs

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respiratory & lung status, breathing effort, cough, sputum, breath sounds, history of acute episodes, O2 sat or ABGs, medications, patient’s home environment

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Nursing Interventions for COPD, Asthma & Lung Disease Drugs

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teach correct use/technique of administration (inhalers), clear airway, force fluids, flu vaccine, STOP SMOKING