NR293 - Respiratory Drugs Practice
Exam Questions All Solved Correctly.
There are ____ histamine receptors. - Answer 2: H1 and H2
H1 antagonists/blockers has three different groups: - Answer -antihistamines
-anticholinergics
-sedatives
H2 antagonists/blockers are used to: - Answer decreases gastric acid in peptic ulcer disease
Antihistamine indications - Answer Management of:
-Nasal allergies
-Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
-Allergic reactions
-Motion sickness
-Parkinson's disease (due to anticholinergic effects)
-Vertigo
-Sleep disorders
-pallative treatment of common cold symptoms
there are ____ types of antihistamines: - Answer 2:
First generation and second generation
First generation antihistamines most common side effect: - Answer drowsiness
The major differences between first and second generation antihistamines: - Answer First generation:
-SE: sleepy
, -acts on peripheral and central NS
-has anticholinergic effects
EX: Diphendhydramine (benadryl)
Second generation:
-non-sedating (created to eliminate sedation)
-acts on peripheral NS only
-longer duration, increases compliance
EX:
flexofenadine (allegra)
-ine suffix: - Answer antihistamines
Antihistamine Nursing Implications - Answer -take with meals to help decrease GI upset
-frequent mouth care
-suck on hard candy or chew gum to promote salivation
Nasal Decongestants are used to treat:
What specifically is the MOA: - Answer -shrink engorged nasal mucous membranes
-decreases inflammation
-relieves stuffiness
-relief of nasal congestion
***all done by causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels surrounding nasal sinuses
nasal decongestants can be used as ________ meds, ________ _________, or _________. - Answer
topical meds, intranasal steroids, or oral.
Exam Questions All Solved Correctly.
There are ____ histamine receptors. - Answer 2: H1 and H2
H1 antagonists/blockers has three different groups: - Answer -antihistamines
-anticholinergics
-sedatives
H2 antagonists/blockers are used to: - Answer decreases gastric acid in peptic ulcer disease
Antihistamine indications - Answer Management of:
-Nasal allergies
-Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
-Allergic reactions
-Motion sickness
-Parkinson's disease (due to anticholinergic effects)
-Vertigo
-Sleep disorders
-pallative treatment of common cold symptoms
there are ____ types of antihistamines: - Answer 2:
First generation and second generation
First generation antihistamines most common side effect: - Answer drowsiness
The major differences between first and second generation antihistamines: - Answer First generation:
-SE: sleepy
, -acts on peripheral and central NS
-has anticholinergic effects
EX: Diphendhydramine (benadryl)
Second generation:
-non-sedating (created to eliminate sedation)
-acts on peripheral NS only
-longer duration, increases compliance
EX:
flexofenadine (allegra)
-ine suffix: - Answer antihistamines
Antihistamine Nursing Implications - Answer -take with meals to help decrease GI upset
-frequent mouth care
-suck on hard candy or chew gum to promote salivation
Nasal Decongestants are used to treat:
What specifically is the MOA: - Answer -shrink engorged nasal mucous membranes
-decreases inflammation
-relieves stuffiness
-relief of nasal congestion
***all done by causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels surrounding nasal sinuses
nasal decongestants can be used as ________ meds, ________ _________, or _________. - Answer
topical meds, intranasal steroids, or oral.
