Respiratory Meds and Lower Respiratory

Organize these asthma medications into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Short-Acting Bronchodilators

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(b) Long-Acting Bronchodilators

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(c) Inhaled Corticosteroids

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(d) Xanthines

• Albuterol

• Beclomethasone

• Aminophylline

• Metaproterenol

• Theophylline

• Salmeterol

A patient is having an acute asthma attack. Which medication should the nurse give FIRST?

• Beclomethasone

• Aminophylline

• Albuterol

• Montelukast

A patient is prescribed a corticosteroid. What teaching should the nurse perform to avoid complications associated with this medication?

• Notify the doctor if insomnia occurs

• Take the medication on an empty stomach

• Only use it as needed for acute asthma attacks

• Rinse the mouth after using this medication

How do xanthine derivatives work?

• Block the body's reaction to allergens and decrease inflammatory processes in the lungs

• Stimulated beta2 receptors in the lungs

• Stimulate the central nervous system to promote bronchodilation and cause direct relaxation of the smooth muscle to the bronchi

• Stabilize mast cells in the lungs

How can a nurse alleviate heartburn in a patient taking theophylline?

• Advise the patient to remain in an upright position after meals and sleep with the head of the bed elevated

• Encourage the patient to consume large meals
• Suggest the patient to lie down immediately after eating
• Recommend the patient to take theophylline with citrus fruits

A patient with pneumonia has been prescribed an anti-tussive medication. What statement would warrant intervention from the nurse?

• "I will use a humidifier at night"

• "I have been having a dry, irritating cough"

• "I should increase my fluid intake"

• "I work at a dusty construction site, but with this medication I can go back to work tomorrow."

A nurse is collecting a sputum sample to test for tuberculosis. Which of the following is proper teaching for sample collection?

• Use mouthwash before collection, spit out sputum, collect in plastic tupperware and bring to the clinic

• Take a deep breath, cough deeply to produce sputum, collect in sterile container, seal for testing

• Drink lots of water before collection to dilute sputum

• Try to collect as much saliva as possible in the sterile container

Name that breath sound!

• Sibilant Wheeze

• Coarse Crackles

• Fine Crackles

• Pleural Friction Rub