Drug Classification
This bronchodilator class includes albuterol and salmeterol.
What are Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists?
Albuterol is most often used for this purpose.
What is acute asthma attack (rescue inhaler)?
Albuterol's most common side effects include these.
What are tremors and tachycardia?
After using an inhaled corticosteroid, the patient should always do this.
What is rinse the mouth with water?
Name two quick-relief medications for asthma.
What are albuterol and epinephrine?
Montelukast belongs to this classification of anti-inflammatory respiratory drugs.
What are Leukotriene Modifiers?
This drug class is indicated for long-term prevention of asthma symptoms.
What are inhaled corticosteroids?
Long-term inhaled corticosteroid use can lead to this oral complication.
What is oral thrush (candidiasis)?
This type of inhaler should be taken first if prescribed with both albuterol and fluticasone.
What is the bronchodilator (albuterol)?
This device helps ensure proper delivery of inhaled medication in children.
What is a spacer?
This drug class includes beclomethasone and fluticasone, commonly inhaled for long-term asthma control.
What are Inhaled Corticosteroids?
A patient with seasonal allergies and mild asthma may be prescribed this leukotriene modifier.
What is Montelukast (Singulair)?
Montelukast carries a warning for this type of adverse effect.
What are mood changes or suicidal ideation?
Patients using anticholinergics should watch for these urinary symptoms.
What is urinary retention?
A COPD patient prescribed oxygen should keep flow at this or lower unless directed.
What is 2 L/min?
Ipratropium and tiotropium belong to this drug class.
What are Anticholinergics?
Tiotropium is indicated for this chronic lung disease.
What is COPD?
Anticholinergics like ipratropium can cause this side effect.
What is dry mouth?
Patients on long-term corticosteroids need education on this risk.
What is increased risk of infection?
Beta blockers should be used with caution in asthma patients because they can cause this effect.
What is bronchoconstriction?
This drug is a methylxanthine used less often due to toxicity risk.
What is Theophylline?
Epinephrine can be used in this emergency respiratory situation.
What is anaphylaxis?
Theophylline toxicity can cause these severe symptoms.
What are seizures and arrhythmias?
When using a rescue inhaler more than this number of times per week, notify provider.
What is more than 2 times per week?
These three things should always be checked before giving a respiratory medication.
What are respiratory rate, lung sounds, and oxygen saturation?