Respiratory Meds Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Theophylline Aminophylline
A
Bronchodilator
Cause Tachycardia
Monitor for toxicity
Normal levels 10-20
Avoid caffine
2
Q
Albuterol
A
Bronchodilator
For acute or severe asthma
Cause tachycardia
May give tremors
3
Q
Montelukast
A
Bronchodilator
Do not give for severe asthma
Takes a long time to “kick in”
give at night
4
Q
Fluticasone Propinoate
A
Don’t give for severe asthma.
The Diskus is good for one month after opening.
Never exhale into diskus
5
Q
Do we give steroids first?
A
NO, always administer bronchodilators first before steroids.
6
Q
Beclomethasone
A
Corticosteroid
For chronic asthma
Produces surfactant, rinse mouth after administration
7
Q
Guaifenesin
A
Expectorant
Take with full glass of water
Increase fluids to help thin secretions
