Respiratory drugs 03
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- Brethine is what kind of drug?
- Adrenergic. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. Acts like the sympathetic nervous system.
- Singulair's generic name is??
- Montelukast
- Drugs that suppress cough are called:
- Antitussives
- What are some side effects of inhaled corticosteroids?
- Throat irritation, hoarseness, oral fungal infections
- What are contraindications with corticosteroids?
- Viral bacterial or fungal infections, CHF, DIabetes, Hypertension Hypothyroidism, Cirrhosis, Renal failure
- How are corticosteroids administered in the non acute setting?
- Inhaler (MDI) or aerosol
- What does an anti leukotriene do?
- Helps to prevent asthma symptoms and acute attacks. Leukotrienes cause bronchoconstriction and increased mucous.
- What kind of bronchodialator relaxes the smooth muscle and decreases mast cell production?
- Beta agonist.
- Tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, tremor, headache dizziness, vomiting are all symptoms of ???
- Andregenics - (adrenalin, etc)
- What bronchodialators are rarely used?
- Methylxanthine agents ( Theo-dur, etc)
- What are side effects of expectorants?
- Nausea and vomiting, stomatitis, runny nose, drowsiness
- What are antitussives used for?
- In patients who are coughing, where a productive cough is not necessary.
- Side effects of narcotic antitussives:
- Respiratory depression, constipation, urinary retention, sedation, dizziness, nausea and vomiting
- Contraindications to Narcotic antitussives:
- Addiction prone patients, asthma, COPD, caution with children
- Nursing teaching for antitussives:
- Caution operating heavy machinery, start with a low dose and increase only when cough suppression does not occur.