NURS 255: RESPIRATORY MEDS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++

NURS 255: RESPIRATORY MEDS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ What are names of oral corticosteroid meds? -one Budesonide Fluticasone Mometasone Triamcinolone What is the action of oral corticosteroids? decreases inflammation, inhibits leukotrienes and interleukins, promotes mucociliary action What are some things to consider when administering oral corticosteroids to your patient? watch for hyperglycemia What are sides effects of oral corticosteroids? pharyngeal irritation coughing dry mouth What are leukotrienes and interleukins? inflammation producers What is a mast cell stabilizer med? cromolyn What is the action of mast cell stabilizers? stabilize mast cells thereby decreasing inflammation and bronchoconstriction What are some things to consider when you administer mast cell stabilizers? -use caution with renal and hepatic impairment -use bronchodilators 30 minutes before cromolyn What are some side effects of mast cell stabilizers? HA, nasal irritation, sneezing, throat irritation, unpleasant taste, epistaxis What is a leukotriene receptor antagonist med? monte-luk-ast What do leukotriene receptor antagonist meds do? they block inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucous production When are leukotrienes released? in response to allergen which cause inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucous production What are some things to consider when you administer leukotriene receptor antagonist? -they may take 1 week before they are therapeutic -monitor liver functions -this is not for acute asthma attacks What are the side effects of leukotriene receptor antagonist? HA, dizziness What do 1st generation antihistamines do? What are the med names? they cause sedation and drowsiness -Diphenhydramine -Hydroxyzine -Chlorpheniramine In what was are 2nd generation antihistamines different from 1st generation? What are the med names?