Respiratory Medication Review

If your patient has Hypertension, which upper airway medication should you encourage them to avoid?

• Decongestant

• Antitussive

• Expectorant

• Antihistamine

What are anti-tussive medications used for?

• Decrease Mucous Secretions

• Inhibit Coughing

• Decrease Nasal Congestion

• Decrease Inflammation

What is important to inform your patient of after they've inhaled a bronchodilator and corticosteroid?

• They should jump up and down to get their heart rate elevated

• They will feel calm and relaxed

• They're blood pressure may drop

• They need to rinse their mouth

Inhaled glucocorticoids can cause this:

• Hyperglycemia

• Increased systemic inflammation

• Hypocalcemia

• Dry Cough

Which class of medication is best used for acute bronchospasm, such as in asthma?

• Glucocorticoids

• Short Acting Anticholinergics

• Short Acting Beta Agonists

• Decongestants

What can happen if your patient uses decongestants for too long?

• Low Blood Pressure

• Rebound Nasal Congestion

• Hyperglycemia

• Nausea

The class of medication used to loosen mucous secretions is:

• Expectorants

• Antihistamines

• Glucocorticoids

• Bronchodilators

The most common side effect of a first generation antihistamine, such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is:

• Diarrhea

• Anxiety

• Low Heart Rate

• Drowsiness

An example of a "controller" medication for the respiratory system would be:

• Antihistamine

• Short Acting Beta Agonist

• Long Acting Anticholinergic

• Short Acting Beta Agonist

COPD patients can sometimes be referred to as:

• Elderly

• Oxygen Retainers

• CO2 Retainers

• Upper Airway Obstructors