Pharmacology West coast University Proctor exam ATI - Respiratory Medications
What are the beta 2 adrenergic agonist medications? Is it short or long acting ? - ANSalbuterol (short acting), salmeterol (Long acting) what are beta 2 adrenergic agonists indicated for ? - ANS-asthma or COPD what is the MOA of beta 2 adrenergic agonists ? - ANS-bind to beta 2 receptors and cause bronchodilation What are the side effects of beta 2 adrenergic agonists? - ANS-chest pain, palpitations, tremors, nervousness When using a beta 2 adrenergic agonists with a glucocorticoid which one does the patient take first? - ANS-the beta 2 first and wait 5 minutes and then use the glucocorticoid. Hint: B before G what are the Xanthines medications? - ANS-theophylline what are the indications to give Xanthines? - ANS-long-term control of asthma, COPD what is the mechanism of action of xanthines? - ANS-increase cAMP which causes bronchodilation what are the side effects of Xanthines? - ANS-GI upset, headache, nervousness, dysrhythmias, seizures Note: serious side effects, serum level 10-20 What is the name of the respiratory anticholinergic drug? - ANS-Ipratropium what are the indications of ipratropium ? - ANS-COPD, rhinitis, asthma what is the MOA of ipratropium? - ANS-Blocks acetylcholine in the airway to cause bronchodilation what are the side effects of ipratropium? - ANS-dry mouth, bitter taste, throat/nasal irritation what are nursing interventions for Ipratropium? - ANS-increase fluids, suck on candy what is a contraindication of Ipratropium with albuterol - ANS-peanut allergies CONTINUES...
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