Science Medicine
NSG124 Unit 5 PWP- Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (82)
1. Describe drug names, actions, dosages, side effects,
and adverse effects. 2. Describe priority actions
What are the objectives of
before and after drug administration. 3. Prioritize
drug therapy for
patient education. 4. Explain life span considerations.
respiratory conditions?
5. List drug details for pulmonary arterial
hypertension and pulmonary fibrosis.
, They relax smooth muscle in the
What is the mechanism of airways by stimulating beta2
action (MOA) of receptors, resulting in
bronchodilators? bronchodilation and quick relief
of acute bronchospasm.
What are common side Tachycardia, tremors, nervousness, headache,
effects of palpitations.
bronchodilators?
What serious side effects Hypokalemia and arrhythmias.
can occur with high doses
of bronchodilators?
What special Monitor for tachycardia, palpitations, and tremors;
considerations should be assess frequency of use; use caution in patients with
taken when administering cardiovascular disease.
bronchodilators?
What is the purpose of To reduce airway inflammation
corticosteroids like by suppressing the immune
Beclomethasone in response and decreasing
respiratory therapy? inflammatory mediators.
What are common side Oral thrush, hoarseness, sore throat, cough.
effects of inhaled
corticosteroids?
What special Rinse mouth after use to prevent thrush, monitor for
considerations should be signs of infection, and teach proper inhaler technique.
taken when using
corticosteroids?
Antibodies bind to molecules,
What is the mechanism of
reducing eosinophil production
action of biologics used
and activity, thereby decreasing
for respiratory conditions?
inflammation.
What are common side Headache and site reactions.
effects of biologics?
NSG124 Unit 5 PWP- Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (82)
1. Describe drug names, actions, dosages, side effects,
and adverse effects. 2. Describe priority actions
What are the objectives of
before and after drug administration. 3. Prioritize
drug therapy for
patient education. 4. Explain life span considerations.
respiratory conditions?
5. List drug details for pulmonary arterial
hypertension and pulmonary fibrosis.
, They relax smooth muscle in the
What is the mechanism of airways by stimulating beta2
action (MOA) of receptors, resulting in
bronchodilators? bronchodilation and quick relief
of acute bronchospasm.
What are common side Tachycardia, tremors, nervousness, headache,
effects of palpitations.
bronchodilators?
What serious side effects Hypokalemia and arrhythmias.
can occur with high doses
of bronchodilators?
What special Monitor for tachycardia, palpitations, and tremors;
considerations should be assess frequency of use; use caution in patients with
taken when administering cardiovascular disease.
bronchodilators?
What is the purpose of To reduce airway inflammation
corticosteroids like by suppressing the immune
Beclomethasone in response and decreasing
respiratory therapy? inflammatory mediators.
What are common side Oral thrush, hoarseness, sore throat, cough.
effects of inhaled
corticosteroids?
What special Rinse mouth after use to prevent thrush, monitor for
considerations should be signs of infection, and teach proper inhaler technique.
taken when using
corticosteroids?
Antibodies bind to molecules,
What is the mechanism of
reducing eosinophil production
action of biologics used
and activity, thereby decreasing
for respiratory conditions?
inflammation.
What are common side Headache and site reactions.
effects of biologics?
