Bronchodilators
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Ophthalmic
Sympathomimetic
100
What is the difference between short acting and long acting bronchodilators? Name a common drug for each?
Ventolin = acute short acting Atrovent = chronic long acting
100
What are common uses for this drug?
Alzheimers Dementia
100
What is the classification of Timolol?
Antiglaucoma, beta blocker.
100
What is autonomic nervous system?
Involuntary control over smooth and cardiac muscle and glands. Either Sympathetic division or parasympathetic division.
200
Nursing interventions that could be additional interventions rather then just medication administration?
Incentive spirometer Deep breathing exercises Airway chamber Mobility
200
What is an important nursing assessment prior to administering cholinesterase inhibitors?
Baseline vital signs, especially blood pressure and pulse. May cause changes in BP and atrial fibrillation Orientation Affect Reflexes
200
When might a nurse not give (hold) Timolol?
Blurred vision, infection, bradycardia, hypotension.
200
True or false Abrupt discontinuation can exacerbate angina and can lead to myocardial infarction?
TRUE
300
What should a nurse teach a patient about bronchodilator administration?
- Shake thoroughly - Take breath in and exhale deeply - Close lips around mouthpiece - Take fast, deep breath in while simultaneously pressing canister - Hole breath for as long as possible or 5-10 seconds, exhale and breath normally - If physician has ordered second dose it is recommended that you wait 1-2 minutes between and shake thoroughly again.
300
What is the mechanism of action?
Inhibiting cholinesterase results in a decrease of acetylcholine breakdown by cholinesterase; thus reducing the breakdown of acetylcholine, the drug increases acetylcholine availability in the synaptic cleft.
300
Important nursing care alongside medication administration with Timolol?
Clean patients eyes. From medial to lateral part of the eye (outwards). Damp warm cloth. New part of cloth each time. Wear gloves.
300
Explain why sympathomimetic drugs help with chronic renal injury?
Increased arterial pressure = decreased perfusion = release renin and angiotensin in kidney thus further increase pressure.
M
e
n
u