Class
Steroids
what do steroids due?
decrease inflammation and supress the immune system
Why should patients rinse the mouth after using steroid inhalers
It can cause thrush, an infection
what is the danger of not taking seizure medication like dilantin on time?
It is time sensitive, a seizure can occur if levels drop
Name a barbiturate
pentobarbital, secobarbital
albuterol (Ventolin), ipatropium (Atrovent)
They open the patient's airway, improves wheezing
What side effect should the nurse monitor for if giving benzodiazepines
drowsiness, sedation, depressed respirations
how do you educate patient to administer inhaler?
exhale, depress canister, inhale and hold, then exhale slowly, repeat, rinse mouth after
Name a benzodiazapine
clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
I am given for inflammation, like poison ivy, bronchitis, and rheumatic diseases
Steroids
how do anticonvulsants work?
The depress the CNS, slows down electrical activity
what can administering dilantin cause if the IV is not in the vein
gangrene
If a patient is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) they should not take what herb?
St John's wort
what class is phenytoin (Dilantin)
hydantion
A sub-class of anticonvulsants that can be very addictive
benzodiazapines
Which class of medication is often used for alcohol withdrawal syndromes/detox?
benzodiazapenes
A therapeutic phenytoin (Dilantin) level is
10-20 mcg/mL
Teach patients taking Carbamazapine not to do what?
drink alcohol or smoke, dont drink grapefruit juice
gabapentin (Neurontin), valproic acid (Depakene) and carbamazipine (Tegretol) are examples of:
Other anticonvulsants
seizure medication class known for causing pine/red/brown urine
succinimides
carbamazipine is used to treat:
seizures (its an anticonvulsant)
I have a steroid inhaler and a bronchodilator, which would I administer first?
bronchodilator (to open airway)
what is considered an acceptable side effect of bronchodilators
tachycardia and tremors
ethosuximide (Zarontoin) is a
succinimide