Decongestants and Antitussives
This decongestant can increase blood pressure.
What is pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine?
Inhaled corticosteroids help control this type of asthma pattern.
What is chronic/long-term inflammation?
Older antihistamines like diphenhydramine cause this common side effect.
What is sedation/drowsiness?
This short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) is used for acute asthma attacks.
What is albuterol?
Before administering a bronchodilator, the nurse should always assess this.
What is respiratory rate, lung sounds, or SpO2?
This antitussive is used for non-productive cough.
What is dextromethorphan?
Name one inhaled corticosteroid.
What is fluticasone, budesonide, or beclomethasone?
Name one non-sedating antihistamine.
What is loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine?
Two common side effects of albuterol.
What are tachycardia and tremors?
Correct inhaler sequence: bronchodilator first, then _______.
What is corticosteroid?
Opioid antitussives like codeine should not be used with these conditions.
What is respiratory depression or chronic lung disease?
This teaching is essential after using an inhaled corticosteroid.
What is "rinse your mouth to prevent thrush"?
Second-generation antihistamines are preferred because they cause less of this.
What is sedation?
This bronchodilator class relaxes smooth muscles and ends with "-terol."
What are beta-agonist?
Spacers improve drug delivery in this patient population.
What are children and the elderly?
Guaifenesin belongs to this medication class.
What is expectorant?
Systemic steroids like prednisone can cause this dangerous long-term side effect.
What is hyperglycemia, immunosuppression, or osteoporosis?
Antihistamines treat this type of response.
What is an allergic reaction?
This inhaled anticholinergic is used for COPD maintenance therapy.
What is ipratropium (Atrovent)?
This level must be monitored for patient on theophylline.
What is therapeutic blood level?
What is increase fluid intake?
Steroids should be taken at this time of day to mimic natural hormone patterns.
What is in the morning?
Antihistamines block this specific receptor.
What is the H1 receptor?
This older bronchodilator requires therapeutic level monitoring due to toxicity risk.
What is theophylline?
Signs of respiratory distress include these three priority findings.
What are retractions, wheezing, cyanosis, or tachypnea?