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Respiratory Drugs AG

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what are the 6 types of drugs to treat airflow dissorders? beta 2-adrenergic agonists, inhaled anticholenrgics, methylxanthines, glucocordicoids, mast cell stablizers, leukotriene modifiers
what do beta 2 adrenergic agonists do? short and long term asthma, prevent EIA, and ongoing asthma exacerbations
what do inhaled anticholinergic drugs do? relief of bronchospasms, COPD, allergy and EIA
what do methylxanthines do? to managechronic asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
what do glucocorticoids do? inhaled are for long term chronic asthma, orla are for short term post exacerbation, treatment, nasally to treat rhinitis
what do mast cell stabilizers do? long term allergy related asthma management, phrophylaxis management of exercise induced bronchospasm, phrophilaxis of seasonal alleries and rhinitis
what do leukotriene modifiers do? EIB, allergy rhinitis, chronic asthma
what is the prototype drug for the leukotrien modifier? Singulair/montelukast
what is the therapeutic response to Singulair/monteklast? suppress inflamation
what are the side effects of Singuliar/monteklast? headache
what are the interventions of leukotrienes? monitor liver function,mild analgesics for head ache
what is important to do when taking singulair? give once daily in the evening as PO 2 hours before exercising
contraindications of singulai are: liver dysfunction, acute asthma attack
drug interactions may occur when taking what drugs? phenobaritol and dilantin
what are the 6 types of upper respiratory drugs learned in ATI? sedating antihistamines, nonsedating antihistamines, sympathomimetics, antitussives,expectorants, mucolytics
what are the two types of antihistamines? sedating and non sedation antihistamine
what are the therapeutic affects of sedating anihistamines? managemnt of allergic reactions, anaphylatic reactions, motion sickness, insomnia
what is the prototype drug used for sedating antihistamines? dyphenhyramine Benadryl,
what are the side effects of dyphenhyramine/Benadryl? drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, urinary hesitancy, toxicity-flushing,
how does benadyl work? mild cholenergic blockers, blocks release of histamines.
what are cholenergigs? cholenergics have the same effects as the parasympathetic nervous system.
what interventions should the nurse expect to provide to a pt. taking benadryl? monitor pt. when ambulating, encourage sipping water/suck on hard candy, encourage high fiber intake, monitor urinary retention
what should be given to limit or reduce benadryl toxicity activated charcoal and laxatives
contraindications of benadryl/dyphenhramine are: newborns, kids<2 yrs, narrow angle glaucoma, acute asthma exacerbation
non sedating antihistamines therapeutic uses are: allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic uticaria (rash and hives)
what drugs are used as non sedating antihistamines? ceterizine(Zyrtec),Claritin, Allegra, Carinex
non sedating antihistamines non brand names end in what suffix? -ine
what are the side effects of antihistamines? drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth nose and throat.
what are the contraindications of antihistamines? infants<6mo, breastfeeding, caution with liver and kidney dysfunction pt.'s
what are the sympathomimetics therapeutic uses? rhinitis, sinusitus, common cold
what are the drugs of the sypathomimetic class? Neo-synepherine/phenylephrine, Sudafed/pseudoephedrine ,Ephedrine
how does sudafed and other sympathomimetic drugs work? mimic the actions of the sympathetic nervous system, vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels which shrink turbinates and open nasal passage
what are the side effects of sudafed..? insomnia, palpitations, tachycardia, abuse/addiction, rebound nasal congestion
what should the nurse reccomend for rebound nasal congestion? naso glucocorticoid
what are the contraindications of sudafed? narrow angle glaucoma, chronic rhinitis, dysrythmias, hypertension
what drugs interact with sudafed? MAOI, beta 2 adrenergic agonists
what do antitussives do? suppress non productive coughing
what are the prototype drugs? opioid: Codeine non opiod: dextromethorphan/Benylin
what are the side effects of antitussives? opiod drug: Codeine- drowsiness, nausea, constipation,
atitussives are contraindicated for whom? persons with acute asthma, liver disease, acute alcoholism,head trauma
other drugs that may cause interactions with antitussives are: st. johns wart, cns depressants, MAOI antidepressants
expectorants treat what? colds, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections
what is the prototype drug for expectorants? Mucinex, Humibid,/guaifenesin
what are the side effects of Mucinex? dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, rash
what interventions should the nurse do for a patient on mucinex? increase fluid intake, worsening of cough-notify provider, do not crush extended release tablet
contraindications of mucinex are: cough due to heart failure, and ACE inhibitor therapy
interactions may occur when taking what with mucinex? heprin
what are mucolytics? inhalent drugs to treat CF, bronchopulmonary disease,reverse aceteminophine Tylenol overdose
what is the prototype drug for mucolytics? Mucomyst/acetylcystine
what does Mucomyst do? decreases the viscosity of mucus
what are the side effects of mucomyst? bronchospasm, aspiration of secretions, GI distress, nausea
what are the contraindications of mucomyst? risk of GI
there are no known drug interactions with mucomyst YAYAYAYAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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