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meds quiz 1 &2
resp, copd, tb, shock ad245
Question | Answer |
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Mucolytics | Breaks up mucus and other secretions in the chest. |
Mucomyst and guaifenesin | mucolytics |
Albuterol, proventil, servent, and flovent | used to stimulate alpha and beta receptors to vasoconstrict MMM. |
How does albuterol, proventil, servent and flovent work? | Control mucus production and dilates bronchi. |
What caution do you need to consider with albuterol, proventil, servent and flovent | Stimulates heart. |
What do you need to monitor when giving albuterol, proventil, servent, and flovent? | Monitor heart rate or if person complains of racing heart, then d/c. |
aminophylline and theophylline | these are classified as methlyxanthines. |
How does aminophylline and theophylline work? | Direct relaxation of bronchi, pulmonary vessels. |
What cautions with aminophylline and theophylline? | Causes tachycardia. |
Why would you give steroids for respiratory distress? | to decrease inflammation. |
What steroid would you give? | solumedrol |