Two anticholinergic bronchodilators that are indicated for maintenance and treatment of COPD,Chronic Bronchitis,and Emphysema
ipatropium bromide(Atrovent) and albuterol. "Combivent"
The drug used in severe asthma,especially bronchoconstriction that doesn't respond well to B-agonist therapy
ipatropium
Atropine is a _____________ ____________ and fully ionized,and is therefore readily absorbed into the bloodstream,is distributed through out the body,crosses the blood-brain barrier,and causes changes in CNS
quaternary ammonium
An agent that produces the effect of acetylcholine is called
cholinergic
An agent that blocks parasympathetic nervous fibers is called
anticholinergic bronchodilator
In COPD,what two conditions restrict airflow?
bronchoconstriction and increased mucus production
When giving anticholinergics SVN, the patient must be sure to not get it in the eye,ESPECIALLY if the have glaucoma. Why?
Glaucoma is a condition that causes pressure and fluid in the eye. An anticholinergic will increase the pressure already existing in the eye.
How do you assess effectiveness in therapy given to a patient?
1.)peak flow
2.)auscultations
3.)patient response
What are two desirable pulmonary effects of delivery of parasympatholytic agents?
decreased bronchoconstriction and bronchodilation
ipatropium bromide(atrovent) has what two general indications?
