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All I Need Is The Air That I Breathe
100

most common side effect of generation 1 antihistamines

drowsiness/sedation

100

what is tachycardia

fast heart rate >100 beats per min

100

another word for an adrenergic

sympathomimetic

adrenergic agonist

100

another word for cholinergics

parasympathomimetic

cholinomimetic

100

a potentially reversible respiratory condition

asthma

200

concern with nasal decongestants

rebound congestion

200
Anticholinergic medications block the effects of which nervous system?

Parasympathetic Nervous System

200

Difference between MDI (metered dose inhaler) and DPI (dry powder inhaler)

MDI is a liquid mist and DPI are not

200

side effect of an anticholinergic like atropine

dry mouth

200

an unreversible/permanent respiratory condition

COPD/emphysema

300

Side effects of an alpha 1 adrenergic agonist 

increased blood pressure

300

differences between first and second generation antihistamines

1st causes drowsiness; less expensive

300

what to do if you suspect thrush in your patient who takes an inhaled corticosteroid

let the RN or MD know, clean the mouth, note the findings, reassess white patches 
300

3 things you should do after administering a bronchodilator

o2 sat

respiratory rate

lung sounds

300

What two types of medications are in advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) inhaler?


corticosteroid and LABA (long acting beta agonist)

400

Which cardiovascular side effect is sometimes seen with low-dose cholinergic medications?

bradycardia

400

primary cause of bronchoconstriction in asthma patients

inflammation

400

if your patient takes a cholinergic to assist in increasing GI peristalsis, what is a therapeutic effect (how do you know it's working)?

passing flatus

400

3 things you should do before administering a bronchodilator inhaler

O2 sat

respiratory rate

lung sounds

400

what drug class may be prescribed for a patient with asthma that already takes an adrenergic drug to open the airways?

anticholinergic

500

2 things exhibited during an asthma attack

wheezing

O2 levels decrease

500

After administering a non-cardioselective beta blocker to a patient with type 2 diabetes, which priority assessment would you perform?

Blood sugar check

500
Which priority question would you ask a patient after administration of a beta 1 adrenergic agonist medication?

Do you have any chest pain?

500

You not give a cholinergic drug to patients with these medical conditions

excessive salivation

bradycardia

hypotension

500

Which type of medication would the nurse plan to administer to a patient with COPD?

Beta 2 Adrenergic