Ch. 2
Eating before taking oral medications would affect?
Absorption
What is a common dermatologic adverse reaction?
Rash
What is the information gathering step of the nursing process?
Assessment
Topical Nasal decongestants are used to treat what?
nasal congestion
What should patients be taught about inhaled steroids to prevent adverse reactions?
Rinse mouth after using.
The route of drug administration has the fastest distribution?
intravenous
What is the most common symptom of an anaphylactic reaction?
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
What is the goal setting step of the nursing process?
Planning
What are antihistamines used to treat?
allergic symptoms, allergies, itching (urticaria)
Albuterol is used to treat what?
Asthma
Do not chew or crush
Superinfection
What is the "action" step of the nursing process?
Implementation
Dextromethorphan is in what classification?
Antitussives
What is an example of a Xanthine drug?
Theophylline, caffeine
What is the critical concentration of a drug?
The amount needed to achieve the therapeutic effect.
What does teratogenic mean?
Harmful to a developing fetus
Which step of the nursing process is aligned with measuring outcomes?
Evaluation
What are 2 side effects of antihistamines?
What is a common adverse effect of albuterol?
Tachycardia, flushing
9 hours
What is an example of an anticholinergic effect?
dry mouth, urinary retention, sedation, constipation
Name 4 of the 8 rights of medication administration
Right patient, right drug, right storage, right dosage, right route, right time, right preparation, right recording
Flunisolide is in which drug class?
Topical nasal steroid.
When should singulair be taken?
In the evening, or 2 hours before exercise