Beta 2 Agonists
Bronchodilator that acts as quick relief for wheezing.
What is albuterol?
This is an example of a corticosteroid.
What is Budesonide?
This is the newer antihistamine.
What is cetirizine?
This is a common anticholinergic drug.
What is ipratropium?
This is a common drug name for antitussive.
What is dextromethorphan?
These are common side effects of a beta 2 agonist.
What is tachycardia, tremors, and anxiety?
This is what corticosteroids do in the body.
What is decrease inflammation in the airway?
This is what antihistamines do in the body.
What is reduce bronchoconstriction, mucous production, and nasal congestion?
These are the 4 side effects of anticholinergics.
What is urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, and increased intraocular pressure?
This is when an antitussive should be used.
What is when the cough is harmful or nonproductive?
This is used for pediatric patients to ensure they receive the entire dose of the beta 2 agonist.
What is spacer?
This is very important to teach patients to do when inhaling a corticosteroid.
What is rinse mouth after use to prevent fungal infection?
This is the antihistamine typically used with an severe allergic reaction.
What is diphenhydramine?
Anticholinergics do this to the airway...
What is bronchodilation and decrease secretions?
These are side effects associated with antitussives.
What is dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea?
This is a long-acting beta 2 agonist that is used daily to prevent acute attack
What is Salmeterol?
We need to play close attention to these patients when they are taking a corticosteroid.
What are diabetics?
If antihistamines dry everything up then they cause what...
What is blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, and urinary retention?
What is Inhalation?
You should avoid this when taking antitussives.
What is grapefruit juice?
This is the correct way to teach a patient how to use an inhaler.
What is shake the inhaler, remove the cap, exhale, press down while inhaling, hold breath for 10 seconds, and exhale slowly?
These are common side effects of a corticosteroid.
What is coughing, dry mouth, and oral infection?
We must caution against driving/operating heavy machinery after taking which antihistamine.
What is benadryl?
Anticholinergics block this in the airway to prevent bronchoconstriction.
What is acetylcholine?
You should avoid this when taking antitussives.
What is MAOIs?