NUR 521 Exam 1
List the main Bronchodilators. - answerB-Beta2 agonists
A-Anticholinergic agents
M-Methyl xanthine Derivatives
List the main Anti-Inflammatories - answerS-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods
L-Leukotriene Modifiers
M-Mast Cell Stabilizers
List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs - answerD-Decongestants
A-Antitussives
A-Antihistamines
E-Expectorants
What is the PT for antitussives? - answerNon-productive cough.
What is the PD for antitussives? - answerCNS Medulla cough center
What are some contraindications for antitussives? - answerAsthma, COPD, CAL, or
anything that stops the cough reflex
List adverse effects for antitussives. - answerDrowsiness, nausea, irritability, OD for
euphoric effects
List the food/drug interactions for antitussives. - answerMAOI's, fluoxetine, quinidine
What are the nursing education steps for antitussives? - answerAdhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives? - answerDextromethorphan (Robitussin
DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives? - answerCodeine (hydrocodone),
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the PT for decongestants? - answerReduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants? - answervasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
, What is the PK for decongestants? - answerOral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
What are some contraindications of decongestants? - answerPreg Cat C, CVD - will
raise HR because it is a sympathomimetic
What are some nursing roles associated with decongestants? - answerAssess coronary
arteries, CVD, Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants? - answerTension, anxiety,
tachycardia, increase BP, REBOUND CONGESTION
What is the prototype drug of decongestants? - answerPseudoephedrine (Sudafed) -
don't take if abrasion in nasal mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines? - answerSeasonal allergies
What is the PD for antihistamines? - answerSelectively blocks the effects of histamine
at the H1 receptor sites, competitively binds
What is the PK for antihistamines? - answerOral, peak 2-6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines? - answer1st Gen create drowsiness,
Preg Class C, grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease effects
What are the nursing roles for antihistamines? - answerDrink one glass of water, avoid
grapefruit and alcohol, CNS affects, dehumidifier, renal clearance to determine ability
What are some adverse effects of antihistamines? - answerIncreased risk for viral
infections, nausea, vomiting
List some 1st gen antihistamines - answerChlorpheniramine, clemastine,
diphenhydramine
List some second gen. antihistamines - answerCetirizine, loratadine, desloratidine
What is the PT for expectorants? - answerRelieves dry nonproductive cough, loosens
secretions
What is the PD for expectorants? - answerEnhance output of respiratory tract secretions
by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension in mucous
What is the PK for expectorants? - answerOral, onset 30 min, duration 4-6 hrs
What are some adverse effects of expectorants? - answerGI symptoms, headache,
dizziness
List the main Bronchodilators. - answerB-Beta2 agonists
A-Anticholinergic agents
M-Methyl xanthine Derivatives
List the main Anti-Inflammatories - answerS-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods
L-Leukotriene Modifiers
M-Mast Cell Stabilizers
List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs - answerD-Decongestants
A-Antitussives
A-Antihistamines
E-Expectorants
What is the PT for antitussives? - answerNon-productive cough.
What is the PD for antitussives? - answerCNS Medulla cough center
What are some contraindications for antitussives? - answerAsthma, COPD, CAL, or
anything that stops the cough reflex
List adverse effects for antitussives. - answerDrowsiness, nausea, irritability, OD for
euphoric effects
List the food/drug interactions for antitussives. - answerMAOI's, fluoxetine, quinidine
What are the nursing education steps for antitussives? - answerAdhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives? - answerDextromethorphan (Robitussin
DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives? - answerCodeine (hydrocodone),
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the PT for decongestants? - answerReduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants? - answervasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
, What is the PK for decongestants? - answerOral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
What are some contraindications of decongestants? - answerPreg Cat C, CVD - will
raise HR because it is a sympathomimetic
What are some nursing roles associated with decongestants? - answerAssess coronary
arteries, CVD, Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants? - answerTension, anxiety,
tachycardia, increase BP, REBOUND CONGESTION
What is the prototype drug of decongestants? - answerPseudoephedrine (Sudafed) -
don't take if abrasion in nasal mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines? - answerSeasonal allergies
What is the PD for antihistamines? - answerSelectively blocks the effects of histamine
at the H1 receptor sites, competitively binds
What is the PK for antihistamines? - answerOral, peak 2-6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines? - answer1st Gen create drowsiness,
Preg Class C, grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease effects
What are the nursing roles for antihistamines? - answerDrink one glass of water, avoid
grapefruit and alcohol, CNS affects, dehumidifier, renal clearance to determine ability
What are some adverse effects of antihistamines? - answerIncreased risk for viral
infections, nausea, vomiting
List some 1st gen antihistamines - answerChlorpheniramine, clemastine,
diphenhydramine
List some second gen. antihistamines - answerCetirizine, loratadine, desloratidine
What is the PT for expectorants? - answerRelieves dry nonproductive cough, loosens
secretions
What is the PD for expectorants? - answerEnhance output of respiratory tract secretions
by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension in mucous
What is the PK for expectorants? - answerOral, onset 30 min, duration 4-6 hrs
What are some adverse effects of expectorants? - answerGI symptoms, headache,
dizziness
