NURS 111G CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH AN UPPER RESPIRATORY DISORDER STUDY SET WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!

NURS 111G CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH AN UPPER
RESPIRATORY DISORDER STUDY SET WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!


viral rhinitis

common cold



sinusitis

inflammation of the sinuses



clinical manifestations of sinusitis

headache worsened by bending forward, fever, weakness, fatigue



sinusitis treatment

rest, fluids, steam, antibiotics, decongestants, antipyretics, analgesics



antitussive

drugs that suppress coughing



antitussive: opioids

suppress the cough reflex by direct action on the cough center in the medulla



antitussive: opioids examples

codeine (Robitussin A-C), dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)

, antitussive: non-opioids

suppress the cough reflex by numbing the stretch receptors in the respiratory tract




antitussive: non-opioids examples

benzonatate (Tessalon)




antitussive contraindications

patients who need to cough to maintain the airway

head injury or impaired CNS




antitussive adverse effects

drying effect on the mucous membranes

CNS adverse effects and GI upset




topical nasal decongestants

affects sympathetic nervous system to cause vasoconstriction leading to less
inflammation of the nasal membrane




topical nasal decongestants examples

Oxymetazoline (Afrin)

Phenylephrine (Coricidin)