Respiratory Module 3 Flashcards
(200 cards)
Where in the body is Histamine found
Body tissue
Where is the highest concentration of Histamine found
Mast Cells and Basophils
What is produced in response to injury and released in allergic and hypersensitivity reaction
Histamine
What forms the foundation for many cold remedies
Histamine
Antihistamine is an antagonist of the __ receptor site
H1
Antihistamine is considered a ____ because it _____ secretions
Drier
Dries
A _______ blocks the action of histamine
Antihistamine
Seasonal allergy, Hypersensitivity, N&V, motion sickness, Parkinson’s, are indications for what drug category
Antihistamines
Histamine should be taken _____ before travel
30-60 min
Patients should want to take med _____ exposure to pollen because it is more effective in ______ them than _____ the allergic reaction
Before
Preventing
Treating
______ is sometimes used to balance anesthesia
Antihistamine
If patient is having an allergic reaction use ________ antihistamine
First generation
Dry mouth, Decreased muscle tone, dilated pupils, burred vision are common side effects of
First generation antihistamines
Fexofenadine (Allegra) should not be given with
Fruit Juice
People may use Second generation Antihistamine because is _______ however has a ________
Non drowsy / Not a sedative
Longer Onset w/ a short duration
____ is the daily dose for Second generation Antihistamines
10mg
DROWSINESS, dry mouth, CONSTIPATION, Urinary retention, Anticholinergic like, Sedation, Hypotension, Gastrotoxicity, Hypersensitivity, Photosensitivity, Paradoxical Excitement, are common side effects of
Antihistamines
Some nursing intervention of taking Antihistamines would be
Monitor B/P
Take food with meals to decrease N&V / Toxicity
Allegra cannot be given with fruit juice
Avoid UV rays use sun block
Asthma, COPD, Glaucoma, Prostate, Pregnant and lactating women are Contraindications of
Antihistamines
People with COPD/Asthma should not take Antihistamines because
Antihistamines dry up secretions
People with glaucoma should not take Antihistamines because
it dilates the pupils so built pressure could lead to lost sight.
Antihistamines can cause respiratory distress leading to __________
thickened secretions
To shrink engorged mucous membranes in the nose to relieve stuffiness is the action of
Nasal Decongestants
________ constrict the blood vessels in the nose to decrease the formation of mucous and increase drainage to LESSEN SWELLING
Nasal Decongestants