Unit 11 - Oxygenation Flashcards
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3 main mechanisms that contribute to bronchoconstriction
- bronchospasm
- secretion production
- edema
Prototype of the Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists (Bronchodilators) (Selective) (fast acting)
albuterol
first choice for asthma attacks
Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists (Bronchodilators) (Selective)
T/F: more is better for albuterol
FALSE! (>12xd is not healthy = decreased lung function)
route of albuterol
- inhalation (first choice)
- PO (more risk for systemic side effects)
Expected therapeutic effects for albuterol
- Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist, fast acting bronchodilator ->improved breathing
- exercise induced asthma
- drain mucous better
- decrease inflammation
Contraindications/interactions of albuterol
- hypersensitivty
- caution: cardiovascular disorders
- beta blockers block effect
- MAOIs increase BP
- thyroid hormone increase CV effects
- CNS stimulants, caffeine, increase CNS & CV stimulation
Side effects of albuterol
*- tremors (common)
Nursing considerations/pt. teaching for albuterol
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*- monitor for paridoxical syndrome
Prototype for inhaled anticholinergics (bronchodilators)
iptratropium
If a pt. had COPD and has an acute attack, what drug would they use
iptratropium, because of the COPD
Therapeutic effects of iptratropium
acute attacks in pt. c COPD
contraindications/interactions of iptratropium
*- watch out for pt. c allergies to soy beans, peanuts, atropine (allergic to ingrediant in propellent of inhalor)
side effects of iptratropium
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- cholinergic effects (dry mouth, cough, etc.)
nursing considerations/pt. teaching of iptratropium
- do not confuse with alupent
- nebulizer (SVN): using in same nebulizer = goop it up & make it form a clumpy precipitate*- monitor for paridoxical syndrome
- teach to no use as rescue drug
- rinse mouth after use
- do not use in children under 12
T/F: you should use your bronchodilator first for asthma
T
prototype for inhaled corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory)
Beclomethasone
drug of choice for prevention & maintenance of chronic respiratory problems
inhaled corticosteroids
- decrease mucous productions
- decrease edema
- steroids have NOTHING to do with bronchodilation (don’t prevent bronchoconstriction)
T/F: steroids have everything to do with bronchodilation
FALSE! They don’t prevent bronchoconstriction
drug of choice for long-term management of asthma or COPD
Beclamethasone
Therapeutic effects of Beclamethasone
Decreased inflammation of respiratory tract alleviating the symptoms of asthma or allergic rhinitis
Contraindications/interactions of Beclamethasone
*- DO NOT USE IN AN ACUTE ATTACK (not harmful nor helpful….use bronchodilator instead!)
side effects of Beclamethasone
- osteoporosis (long-term use)
- cataracts (older adults)
nursing considerations/pt. teaching for Beclamethasone
- avoid with active infections (decrease immune response = potential danger)
- monitor for infections
- assess for oral candidiasis (mouth yeast infection)
- effects might take 1-4 wks for benefit
- rinse mouth
- monitor for osteoporosis/vision changes (cataracts)