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Lower Resp.System
Term | Definition |
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What are the lower resp. system drugs used for? | Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD, |
What do the Lower Resp. system drugs do? | Dilate airway, to increase O2. |
What do Beta Adrenergic drugs do | They dilate and relax muscles. |
what are some Beta Adrenergic drugs? | Albuterol- SABA (short acting beta agonist) - inhaler/nebulizer: 2-4 puffs up to three doses 20 minutes apart. |
What do Xanthine drugs do? | They dilate and relax muscles. |
What are some Xanthine drugs? | Aminophiline. |
What do inhailed corticosteroids do? | They reduce inflammation. |
What are some inhailed corticosteroid drugs? | Flovent- Long Term Asthma. |
What do Leukotride Modifiers do? | Inhibit constriction. |
What are some Leukotride Modifier drugs? | Singular- over age, 12 chronic asthma months. |
What are some adverse reactions of beta adrenergic drugs? | Tachycardia, Nervousness, Insomnia |
What are some adverse reactions of Xanthine drugs? | Heartburn, watch foods w/ Xanthine. |
What are adverse reactions of Steroids? | Throat irritation, fungal infection, dry mouth, nervousness. |
Nursing Interventions | *SABA: 2-4 puffs/ up to 3 times/ 20 minutes apart *LABA: BID, no more- not used for acute symptoms *Steroid: Do not swallow med, rinse mouth administer to prevent fungal infection. *Do not stop abruptly *Xanthine- No coffee, chocolate or cola |