Medications for COPD
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-bronchodilators
-methylxanthines
-anti-inflammatory agents
-mucolytic agents
Nursing Interventions for Pulmonary Embolism
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, -Assess respiratory status and vital signs
-Provide respiratory support
-provide oxygen therapy
-position in high-fowler's
-initiate IV access
-provide emotional support
Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis
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Prevention: rotate sites every 72-96 hrs; secure catheter; use aseptic
technique; for PICCs, avoid excessive activity with the extremity.
Treatment: stop infusion; remove peripheral IV catheter; apply HEAT
compress; insert new catheter in opposite extremity.
Antidote for Ethylene poisoning
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fomepizole
Tracheostomy care
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, -keep two extra tracheostomy tubes (one the client's size and one a smaller
size) at the bedside in the event of accidental decannulation
-Only suction client as clinically indicated
-Tracheostomy care every 8 hours or as needed
-tyline
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tricyclic antidepressants
Antidote for Acetaminophen
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acetylcysteine
-azine
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antiemetic
Manifestations of asthma
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-Sudden, severe dyspnea with use of accessory muscles
-sitting up, leaning forward
-diaphoresis and anxiety
-wheezing, gasping
-coughing
-cyanosis (late sign)
-barrel chest
Contributing factors of asthma
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-Extrinsic: antigen-antibody reaction triggered by food, medications, or
inhaled substances
-Intrinsic: pathophysiological abnormalities within the respiratory tract
-Older clients: beta receptors are less responsive to agonist and trigger
bronchospasms.
-zine
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antihistamine
Diagnostic procedures for asthma
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-bronchodilators
-methylxanthines
-anti-inflammatory agents
-mucolytic agents
Nursing Interventions for Pulmonary Embolism
Give this one a go later!
, -Assess respiratory status and vital signs
-Provide respiratory support
-provide oxygen therapy
-position in high-fowler's
-initiate IV access
-provide emotional support
Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis
Give this one a go later!
Prevention: rotate sites every 72-96 hrs; secure catheter; use aseptic
technique; for PICCs, avoid excessive activity with the extremity.
Treatment: stop infusion; remove peripheral IV catheter; apply HEAT
compress; insert new catheter in opposite extremity.
Antidote for Ethylene poisoning
Give this one a go later!
fomepizole
Tracheostomy care
Give this one a go later!
, -keep two extra tracheostomy tubes (one the client's size and one a smaller
size) at the bedside in the event of accidental decannulation
-Only suction client as clinically indicated
-Tracheostomy care every 8 hours or as needed
-tyline
Give this one a go later!
tricyclic antidepressants
Antidote for Acetaminophen
Give this one a go later!
acetylcysteine
-azine
Give this one a go later!
antiemetic
Manifestations of asthma
, Give this one a go later!
-Sudden, severe dyspnea with use of accessory muscles
-sitting up, leaning forward
-diaphoresis and anxiety
-wheezing, gasping
-coughing
-cyanosis (late sign)
-barrel chest
Contributing factors of asthma
Give this one a go later!
-Extrinsic: antigen-antibody reaction triggered by food, medications, or
inhaled substances
-Intrinsic: pathophysiological abnormalities within the respiratory tract
-Older clients: beta receptors are less responsive to agonist and trigger
bronchospasms.
-zine
Give this one a go later!
antihistamine
Diagnostic procedures for asthma
