MU NURS 615: Advanced Pharm - Exam 4 Review Questions & Answers

What is tiotropium? -ANSWER (Spiriva) Tiotropium bromide (INN) is a long-standing, 24 hour, anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, (COPD). What is tiotropium used for maintenance treatment of? -ANSWER COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Tiotropium -ANSWER is not used in the treatment for acute exacerbations of COPD and bronchitis Tiotropium -ANSWER is a muscarinic receptor antagonist, often referred to as an antimuscarinic or anticholingeric agent. What are the adverse effects of montelukast (Singulair)? -ANSWER Side effects of Singular can include skin rash, mood changes, tremors, h/a, stomach pain, heartburn, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, tooth pain, tiredness, fever, stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, and hoarseness. Singular may interact with phenobarbital or rifampin. What patient teaching should accompany the prescription of montelukast (Singulair)? -ANSWER It will not work fast enough to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Use only a fast-acting inhalation medicine to treat an asthma attack. Singulair should not be used for exercised- induced -ANSWER bronchoconstriction Singulair can lead to what mood changes? -ANSWER anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide or of hurting yourself What patient teaching should be provid