Upper Respiratory Classes
These drugs are considered first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis.
What is intranasal steroids (INS)?
This drug class, which includes albuterol, is used for quick relief of acute bronchospasm.
What is short-acting beta2-agonists (SABAs)?
This objective data point should be assessed prior to administration to check for hypoxia.
What is oxygen saturation (pulse oximetry)?
First-generation antihistamines are known for causing this primary CNS side effect.
What is drowsiness or sedation?
Patients using inhaled corticosteroids should do this after every use to prevent thrush.
What is rinse the mouth?
These medications reduce nasal swelling through localized vasoconstriction.
What is decongestants?
This class of drugs, including montelukast, should never be used for acute asthma attacks.
What is leukotriene modifiers/antagonists?
This lab value must be monitored in clients taking Zileuton for asthma.
What is hepatic aminotransferase (liver enzymes)?
Overuse of topical nasal decongestants can lead to this worsening condition.
What is rebound congestion?
This is the recommended daily fluid intake to help thin thick respiratory secretions.
What is 2000mL per day?
This drug is used both as a mucolytic and as an antidote for acetaminophen.
What is acetylcysteine?
Stopping this habit may require a decrease in a client's theophylline dose.
This zone in an asthma action plan indicates the need for immediate medical intervention.
What is the red zone?
These are two common cardiovascular side effects of adrenergic bronchodilators.
What is tachycardia and palpitations?
When using both a SABA and a steroid inhaler, this is the correct order of administration.
What is bronchodilator first, then the steroid?
This medication class is used specifically to treat nonproductive, dry, hacking coughs.
These drugs act by decreasing the inflammatory process directly in the airways.
What is inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)?
This assessment is critical after giving epinephrine subcutaneously for bronchospasm.
What is respiratory status and blood pressure?
Long-term oral steroid use puts older adults at an increased risk for this bone condition.
What is osteoporosis?
Patients taking oral cromolyn should be taught to mix the ampule liquid with this.
What is water (not other liquids)?
These drugs directly break down or reduce the viscosity of respiratory secretions.
What is mucolytics?
This immunomodulator is given by injection and requires 4 days of monitoring for anaphylaxis.
What is mepolizumab?
This finding during lung auscultation would indicate an ineffective response to a bronchodilator.
What is wheezing (or diminished breath sounds)?
First-generation antihistamines are contraindicated in clients with this eye condition.
What is angle-closure glaucoma?
This is the maximum number of SABA treatments allowed in 20-minute intervals for distress.
What is three treatments?