Medications
Which short acting beta 2 adrenergic agonist is given to treat acute asthma attacks
Albuterol
Name the system disorder defined an a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway that obstructs the airway
Asthma
Your patient has been ordered an inhaled corticosteroid and says she no longer needs to take it everyday. What should you tell the patient
Corticostroids must be tapered off. Do not stop taking them abruptly
Which one of the drugs listed exhibits very minimal side effects: guaifenesin, codeine, dextromethorphan
dextromethorphan
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before meals
Which long acting beta 2 adrenergic agonists is used prophetically to treat asthma
Sameterol
Is the common cold a viral or bacterial infection
Viral
Your patient asks yo about OTC meds for her cold. What should you advise the patient
No single drug can relieve all symptoms. Choose the drug that only treats the symptoms he is experiencing
Major side effects of opioids include (name three)
sedation, dizziness, constipation
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
What is the most effective medication given for long term treatment of asthma
Inhaled corticosteroids
True or False Allergies can be triggered by indoor or outdoor allergens
True
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Patients with diabetes should be closely monitored for what condition while taking corticosteroids
Hyperglycemia
order: 40 mg po q 8 h x 48
on hand: 20 mg tabs
How many tabs will you give
2
Which class of medications is reserved for individuals who have moderate to severe asthma exacerbation
Oral corticosteroids
What other conditions are considered in the family of COPD
Emphysema and Bronchitis
Your patient has been prescribed a SA agonists for asthma. The medicine is a metered dose inhaler with a spacer. what should you teach the patient about using the spacer
The spacer is recommended because it increases the amount of medication delivered to the lungs
Major side effects of beta 2 adrenergic agonists, name three
Bronchospasms, tachycardia, palpitations
ordered: codeine 15 mg po qid
on hand: 30 mg/5 ml
how many ml will you give per dose
2.5 ml
What Methylxanthine is used to treat chronic stable angina
Theophylline
What is the pharmacological therapy goal for COPD medications
To delay disease progression
Your patient recently diagnosed with COPD tells you he doesnt see why he needs to quick smoking now since the damage to his lungs is already done. What is your best response
If you stop smoking now your COPD may not get worse as fast
Which medication has a narrow therapeutic index
Theophylline
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