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upper respiratory

pharm

QuestionAnswer
antihistamines actions blocks most of the effects of histamines
goals of respiratory drugs sputem to be clear
usues seasonal allergies allergic reactions uritacria angiodema EPS with parkinsons disease
examples diphenhydramine (bendrol) promethazine (phengran) cetrizine- zrteck fexofenadine allrgra loratadine claritin
contridictions narrow anlge glaucoma (dialates pupuils/mydrosis) cardian/kidney disease lowers drug clearance hyperstension brochial asmtha BPH,COPD pregnancy
do not take if u have asthma/emphasima
this drug dries up what & musoucs membranes constricts breathing
adverse reactions sedation dry mouth/constipation difficulty urinating
nursing avoid CNS depressants (alchol,MAOIS,Phenytoin 10/20) increae fluids avoid irratants eg smoking monitor renal function
DECONGESTIONS uses reduce swelling in nasal passages for sinus drainage this group of meds help with breathing better
uses common cold, hay fever allergic rhinitis, congestion, sinusitus
examples psuedoephedrine, CAFRIN (rebound coongestion)
contrindications glaucoma heart disease diabetes, hyper thryroidism history of sroke (CVA) BPH and asthma
this medicine has a drying effects
adverse reactions anxiety restlessness palpitations blurred vision rebound congestion (nasal spray) dry mouth
nursing use shrt term only increase fluids do not double dose
ANTITUSSIVES Depress cough center in brain
examples opiods, codeine, hydrocodone non opioid bnzonatate (tessalon) chronic hiccup/cancer
uses relief of cough
adverse reactions sedation gi upset constipation liver renal failure
nursing avioid CNS depressents monitor for sedation
MUCOLYTICS reduce vicosit of secretions -thin mucous-
uses cystic fybrosis acetemin overdose
examples acetylysteine - myucomyst-
adverse reactions drowzyness' bronchospasms stomitis hypo tesnsion
nursing monitor vitals watch liver and renal labs track I&O
EXPECTORANTS Increase secreton ad thin mucous
uses productive cough chronic lung disease- COPD,EMPHASIMA,ASTHMA,CHRONIC,BRONCHITIS,PULMONARY FIBROSIS
examples guaifenesin-mucinex
adverse reactions dizziness HA,Nausea/rash
nursing monitor thyroid ad electolytes take as directed
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