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Chemical released during allergic reactions.
what is histamine
Chronic inflammatory airway disease causing wheezing.
What is asthma?
Type of inhaler used during acute attacks.
What is a rescue inhaler?
Medication that loosens mucus
What is guaifenesin?
Steroids should not be stopped this way.
What is abruptly/suddenly?
Drug class used to block histamine.
What are antihistamines?
Medication used for quick relief during an asthma attack.
What is albuterol?
Type of inhaler used daily to prevent attacks
What is a maintenance/controller inhaler?
Medication that suppresses coughing.
What are antitussives?
A common side effect of decongestants.
What is increased blood pressure?
Common side effect of first-generation antihistamines.
What is drowsiness?
Common side effect of bronchodilators.
What is tachycardia
Action done after using corticosteroid inhalers
What is rinse the mouth?
Medication class used to reduce nasal congestion.
What are decongestants?
Oral fungal infection caused by inhaled steroids.
What is thrush?
This antihistamine may cause dry mouth and sedation.
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Lung sounds commonly heard during asthma exacerbation.
What are wheezes?
Device that improves medication delivery to lungs.
What is a spacer?
Medication used to break apart mucus secretions.
What is acetylcysteine?
A patient uses albuterol and fluticasone together. Which medication should be administered first and why?
What is albuterol first because it opens the airways to improve steroid delivery?
Patient teaching for antihistamines includes avoiding this substance.
What is alcohol?
The nurse should monitor this body system closely after bronchodilator use
What is the respiratory system/heart rate
Medication class that decreases airway inflammation.
What are corticosteroids?
Priority assessment for respiratory medications.
What is respiratory status?