Term
| This type of drug prevents the release of histamine from the mast cells? |
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Definition
Antiallergy Agent
* must be used before histamine is released |
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Term
| An example of an antiallergy agent? |
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Definition
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| What is a nursing intervention when giving Allegra? |
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Definition
| give with food to decrease GI irritation |
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Term
| Nursing assessment before giving an antiallergy agent? |
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Definition
- check history
- obtain baseline VS, and lung sounds
- assess for expected effects
- assess for adverse effects |
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Term
| What are some expected effects of an antihistamine? |
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Definition
- decrease vomiting (antiemetic)
- decrease dizziness and vomiting (motion sickness)
- drowsiness or sleepiness |
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Term
| What are some adverse effects of antihistamines? |
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Definition
- excess sedation
- paradoxical reaction
- dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation
- nausea and vomiting
- birth defects (teratogenic) |
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Term
| What are some nursing interventions when taking a med that causes sedation? |
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Definition
- bed in low position
- rails up
- call light in position |
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Term
| Pt teaching for antihistamines? |
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Definition
- avoid activities that require alertness
- no alcohol
- don't combine with any sedative type drugs
- if taken for motion sickness take 30-60 mins before |
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Term
| This drug relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and dilates the lower respiratory passages? |
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Definition
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Term
| This is a bronchodilator that mimes the action of the sympathetic nervous system causing bronchdilation? |
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Definition
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Term
| Drugs that are bronchodilator? |
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Definition
- albuterol
- Epinephrine
-Alupent, Maxair, Berthine(OB), Servent |
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Term
| These relax smooth muscle cells in bronchi and blood vessels in the lungs. They act directly on kidneys to produce diuresis? |
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Definition
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Term
| This is a Xanthine Derivatives that is given when differentiation can't be made between bronchospasm and pulmonary edema? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Reduce and control the inflammation reaction that occurs in asthma? |
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Definition
- Corticosteroids
- leukotriene |
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Term
| Cordicosteroids aerosol inhalation |
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Definition
- Beclovent
- Pulmicort
- Aerobid
- Flovent
- Azmacort |
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Term
| These are substances that cause bronchoconstriction, mucus production, and inflammation? |
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Definition
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Term
| Drugs that interfere with leukotriene formation? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should you assess with pt's on aminphylline? |
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Definition
| hydration: may cause dehydration with elderly and children |
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Term
| What is a normal serum plasma theophlline level? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the number 1 early sign of hypoxia |
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Definition
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Term
| Adverse effects of corticoidsteriods |
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Definition
- tachycardia
- arrhythmias
- palpitations
- restlessness
- insomnia
- agitation
- tremors |
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Term
| What are late signs of hypoxia? |
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Definition
- cyanosis
- decrease BP
- decrease pulse |
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Term
| S/S of theophlline toxicity? |
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Definition
- anorexia
- nausea*
- vomiting
- irritability
- hyperexcitability
- arrhythmias |
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Term
| Pt teaching for pt's with respiratory diseases? |
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Definition
- avoid inhaling cold air; wear a mask in the winter
- stay in the air conditioning during the summer
- increase fluids for thick secretions
- wait 5 mins between each inhaler puff , always use bronchodilator first |
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Term
| What may cause a false theophlline level? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the first drug of choice for acute bronchospasm? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is theophylline often given? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is aminophlline often given? |
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Definition
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