NUR 521 Exam 1.Final Test 2026\2027.
List the main Bronchodilators.
B-Beta2 agonists
A-Anticholinergic agents
M-Methylxanthine Derivatives
List the main Anti-Inflammatories
S-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods
L-Leukotriene Modifiers
M-Mast Cell Stabilizers
List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs
D-Decongestants
A-Antitussives
A-Antihistamines
E-Expectorants
What is the PT for antitussives?
Non-productive cough.
What is the PD for antitussives?
CNS Medulla cough center
What are some contraindications for antitussives?
Asthma, COPD, CAL, or anything that stops the cough reflex
List adverse effects for antitussives.
Drowsiness, nausea, irritability, OD for euphoric effects
List the food/drug interactions for antitussives.
MAOI's, fluoxetine, quinidine
What are the nursing education steps for antitussives?
Adhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
, NUR 521 Exam 1.Final Test 2026\2027.
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives?
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives?
Codeine (hydrocodone), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the PT for decongestants?
Reduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants?
vasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
What is the PK for decongestants?
Oral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
What are some contraindications of decongestants?
Preg Cat C, CVD - will raise HR because it is a sympathomimetic
What are some nursing roles associated with decongestants?
Assess coronary arteries, CVD, Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants?
Tension, anxiety, tachycardia, increase BP, REBOUND CONGESTION
What is the prototype drug of decongestants?
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - don't take if abrasion in nasal mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines?
Seasonal allergies
What is the PD for antihistamines?
Selectively blocks the effects of histamine at the H1 receptor sites, competitively binds
What is the PK for antihistamines?
Oral, peak 2-6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines?
1st Gen create drowsiness, Preg Class C, grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease effects
What are the nursing roles for antihistamines?
List the main Bronchodilators.
B-Beta2 agonists
A-Anticholinergic agents
M-Methylxanthine Derivatives
List the main Anti-Inflammatories
S-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods
L-Leukotriene Modifiers
M-Mast Cell Stabilizers
List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs
D-Decongestants
A-Antitussives
A-Antihistamines
E-Expectorants
What is the PT for antitussives?
Non-productive cough.
What is the PD for antitussives?
CNS Medulla cough center
What are some contraindications for antitussives?
Asthma, COPD, CAL, or anything that stops the cough reflex
List adverse effects for antitussives.
Drowsiness, nausea, irritability, OD for euphoric effects
List the food/drug interactions for antitussives.
MAOI's, fluoxetine, quinidine
What are the nursing education steps for antitussives?
Adhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
, NUR 521 Exam 1.Final Test 2026\2027.
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives?
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives?
Codeine (hydrocodone), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the PT for decongestants?
Reduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants?
vasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
What is the PK for decongestants?
Oral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
What are some contraindications of decongestants?
Preg Cat C, CVD - will raise HR because it is a sympathomimetic
What are some nursing roles associated with decongestants?
Assess coronary arteries, CVD, Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants?
Tension, anxiety, tachycardia, increase BP, REBOUND CONGESTION
What is the prototype drug of decongestants?
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - don't take if abrasion in nasal mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines?
Seasonal allergies
What is the PD for antihistamines?
Selectively blocks the effects of histamine at the H1 receptor sites, competitively binds
What is the PK for antihistamines?
Oral, peak 2-6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines?
1st Gen create drowsiness, Preg Class C, grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease effects
What are the nursing roles for antihistamines?
