NUR 301 exam 2 review questions with answers.

NUR 301 exam 2 review questions with
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answers

what class of med is albuterol ?
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short acting beta 2 agonist
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What does albuterol do?
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open up airways, bronchodilation
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Is albuterol a life saving medication?
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yes




What is albuterol side affects?
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chest pain, tachycardia, restless, nervousness
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who cant you give albuterol to?
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cardiac patients(raises HR)
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,What are nursing considerations to albuterol?
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raises blood sugar (might have to adjust insulin), raises
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HR




What class of med is salmeterol?
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long acting beta 2 agonist
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How do you use an inhaler?
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have pt fully exhale, have pt take a puff, hold for 10
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seconds, if pt takes 2 puffs wait 1-2 mins between
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What are nursing considerations for salmeterol?
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check for thrush, rinse mouth after use, check mouth
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before a meal |\ |\




Why do people get a spacer with an inhaler?
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even out breaths
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, What class of medications are tiotropium and
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ipratropium?
respiratory anticholinergics |\




Is tiotropium long or short acting?
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long acting|\




Is ipratropium long or short acting?
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short acting |\




What are the side effects of respiratory anticholinergics?
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anticholingeric effects (blurred vision, urinary retention,
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dry mouth, constipation)
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Which inhaler gets taken 1st?
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bronchodilator (albuterol) |\