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1. Short-acting beta agonists Albuterol, Levalbuterol; rescue inhalers used for acute bron-
(SABA) chospasm.
2. Long-acting beta agonists Salmeterol; long-acting bronchodilator not used for emergen-
(LABA) cies.
3. LABA Black Box Warning Cannot be used for acute respiratory attacks; risk of death.
4. Adrenergic drug side effects CNS stimulation, tachycardia, nervousness.
5. Beta blockers with albuterol Beta blockers may cause bronchospasm when used with al-
buterol.
6. Anticholinergic bronchodila- Ipratropium and Tiotropium; block acetylcholine in bronchial
tors smooth muscle to relax airways.
7. Anticholinergic inhaler Dry powder inhaler; rinse mouth (swish and spit).
teaching
8. Anticholinergics emergency Not used for acute bronchospasm.
use
9. Corticosteroids respiratory Reduce airway inflammation; usually end in -sone, -solone, -ide.
10. Corticosteroids acute treat- Prednisone and methylprednisolone used for acute bron-
ment chospasm.
11. Corticosteroid side effect Fungal infection (oral thrush); rinse mouth after use.
12. Leukotriene modifiers Reduce bronchoconstriction and inflammation.
13. Leukotriene modifier Black Neuropsychiatric events reported.
Box Warning
14. Proper inhaler use
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Shake inhaler, exhale, inhale deeply while pressing inhaler, hold
breath.
15. Aspirin drug class Salicylate NSAID used for pain, fever, and inflammation.
16. Baby aspirin use Low-dose aspirin used to prevent heart attacks.
17. Aspirin side effects Bruising, bleeding, Reye's syndrome in children.
18. Reye's syndrome Swelling of liver and brain; can be fatal.
19. Aspirin toxicity sign Tinnitus (ringing in ears).
20. Aspirin patient teaching Take with water and food; stop 2 weeks before surgery.
21. Ibuprofen + aspirin risk Increased GI bleeding.
22. Acetaminophen use Mild pain and fever relief.
23. Acetaminophen max dose 4000 mg per day.
24. Acetaminophen adverse ef- Hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity.
fects
25. Acetaminophen toxicity Acetylcysteine.
treatment
26. Acetaminophen contraindi- Liver disease.
cation
27. Propionic acid NSAID exam- Ibuprofen for mild to moderate pain and inflammation.
ple
28. Oxicam NSAID example Meloxicam for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
29. Acetic acid NSAID example Indomethacin for rheumatoid arthritis pain.
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