NUR 3450 EXAM 4 PROFESSIONAL STUDY SHEET TESTED QUESTIONS MASTER FILE

NUR 3450 EXAM 4 PROFESSIONAL STUDY
SHEET TESTED QUESTIONS MASTER FILE

●● When is albuterol used?
Answer: During an asthma attack.


●● What is a common side effect of albuterol?
Answer: Tachycardia.


●● What do ipratropium and tiotropium do?
Answer: Relax airways (anticholinergics).


●● What are side effects of anticholinergics?
Answer: Dry mouth and urinary retention.


●● Why are aminophylline and theophylline risky?
Answer: Narrow therapeutic range.


●● What are signs of theophylline toxicity?
Answer: Arrhythmias and seizures.


●● What type of drugs are fluticasone and beclomethasone?

, Answer: Inhaled corticosteroids.


●● Are inhaled corticosteroids rescue or controller meds?
Answer: Controller.


●● What should patients do after using inhaled steroids?
Answer: Rinse mouth.


●● What does montelukast do?
Answer: Prevents inflammation in asthma.


●● What does cromolyn do?
Answer: Prevents mast cell release.


●● What does guaifenesin do?
Answer: Thins mucus.


●● What does dextromethorphan do?
Answer: Suppresses cough.


●● What does acetylcysteine do?
Answer: Breaks up mucus.