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jene inhibitors
23. Levkotri
Decrease the thie
pesetions and aids in th
Longterm U
VV dysfunction
_Y_ used to seduce ym
asthma
toms of allersies and
24, Decongestants
Reduce the swelling of nasal PasseBSS
Used to relieve or suppress coughing
Overuse can cause insomnia
‘Use daily for extended periods of time
95. Shorting beta adrenergc agonists (SABAS)
Relaxe smooth muscles almost immediately
7 fects wear off quickly
Common side effects include depression
May cause tremors
38
(Chater 8 Drags for Allergy and Re “
Relax the muscles around the airways
¢ the body's own adrenalin
‘Allow more 0!
cpotivate beta, FecePLOrS
May cause constipation
28, Mucolytics
“Shrink swollen nasal me
May cause fungal infectio
throat
mbranes
vn in the nose
\ prevent bronchoconstriction jn asthma
Decrease the thickness of respirator
seoretions and aid in their removal
29. es
Relieve or suppress cougbing
esthetizing
Can work by peripherally anestheltt
stretch receptors in the respiratory
eos?
Capsules that are not gwallowed 8°
anesthetize the throat ee
Prevents mast and white plood calls
i snfiarartio®
releasing mediators offluid intake because of another health problem, drink curl
pistarines
estrict your /
yy must restrict ¥‘ # fo tele
0. Unless you iyory tract dryness:
revel 5
p «5 because the CNS depressant effects of antihistamines may be
respi n
snk fede while taking antihistamine
drink S
31. Do not
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mines affect you because they cause drowsiness in many clients,
increased
ain ha you know how anti
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33. qf the drug. caus
Leukotriene inhibitors
ae Asthne tacks or alesse sypproms 10398" healthcare provider.
MM preast feeding.
if you are
king these drug
436. Because these drugs re ised to prevent (rather than stop) ApthwA at
the drugs or decrease
437, Do not use sympathomimetic nasal De more than 3 days because a rebound stuffiness and cor
likely to occur.
38, If you have high blcod pressure or heart problems, check with the pharmacist before using guet- the
counder® cold preparations.
2,
39. Ifyou have eglocome? ataracts, check with your healthcare provider before using com!
lop in the nose or mouth while takir
45, Consider not tl
cks or allergic responses. do not suddenly stop
he dose.
‘Decongestants
tion are
icosteroid nasal Sprays
40. Contact your healthcare provider if, patches devel ing corticosteroid nasal
sprays.
Beta-adrenergic agonists and anticholinergic antagonists
41. Contac i ent
1. Contact your healtheare provider if bronchial YW! fone
occur,
chest pain, insomnia, or any changes i spmplons
42, Drinkin
eames eed eater, makes theyAJAC3 thinner and helps the drug work Peter
fo preventeAser&! Frac:
song See bronchospasm, use your reliever bronchodilator inhaler 15 to 30 minutes beiore
Aer using yor f er
- 12 Your inhaler, rinse your mouth with L422" to decrease dry mouth and bad tase
lucolytic and ant
44,
ssive drugs
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$8. Do not take a “ h at least one full glass of ator
erase ood antnssves wien legladrta
iny other drugs that slow the central nervous system because the side
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use of metered dose inhaler,
no the spacer
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\
z ever exhale (breathe cut) into your inhaler
ee
54. Breathe in stowly and deeply.
s ace the inhaler in Water
; eo tips closed, hold your preath for at least 10 seconds
: Zz voce from your mouth; Keeping your lip
Ree Oe ae nj ly. *
on re is no propellant in the inhaler; only
nai and breat
your breath pulls the dB in).
5g, _A__ Wait atleast 1 minute etween putts
59, AL Atleast once a diy. clean the case and ¢:
o. B Exhale fully away from the inhaler.
31
CASE STUDIES
Faith Delaroix isa 40-year-old woman wiho came the
nie stating, she has been having difficulty breathing
tha dy, nonproductive cough. She states she Fes been
Wierng and short of breath even while talking, She We
iagnosed with asthma several yeas ago buts presently
seeing weated, After Socusing ber axdhaax with the
peuiteare provider, you decide Faith should be assessed
to determine if she needs a bronchodilator,
1, What would be included when assessing whether &
patient with asthma needs a bronchodilator? (Select
that apply.)
Is the client pregnant?
Does the client have a history of liver disease?
the in forcefully (the
rap of the inhaler.
2, Choose the patient and family teaching points you
‘vould be responsible for providing if Faith is prescribed
wi pronchoditator for her asthma, (Select all that apply.)
Take the drug as directed by the healthcare
provider.
2, The bronchodilator will make sputum more liquid
aa asier to spit out but will not help the cour
‘Overuse of these drugs may result in severe side
effects.
£.) Contact your heldhoane procter He dst
not helping your breathing problems.
Use a humidifier.
Contact your healthcare provider if bronchial
‘eritaion, dizziness, chest pain, insomnits ay
change in symptoms occur.
Drinking lots of fluid, especially water makes
ke a bustin set of vital signs Drinking Ios of Tul peas wa
astfeeding? cus thinner anc 1S
oii roel sample @ Notify your healtheare Provider if the out
Check for any history of hyperthyroidism, heart is present with a high fever, rash, oe ts
ase, hypertension abe, glucoms, sei headaches, o if the cough returns
ore ane a 9 been unde oe lowly shen movin ten!
, ; sitions 5
story of ay allergies lying or sitting position. ast
ist of other drgs the fin takes in case they Cfo) Do not take any OTC drues a
interact with bronchodilators a ing with your healthcare PIOVEE. ast “
Te prevent exercise-induced PORT 5 ® °
your reliever bronchodilator
‘mates heifors starting 0 Sx
40
Chae
‘Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems, nwlered harmless sub-
consid
s to people
ing are
ne “allergic reaction
ur at the point of con-
jn reacts to an allergen
what is one com-
that can be used
ations usually 0Ce!
in. Ifthe ski
~ red and/or swollen,
‘essen the reaction?
‘a. Nasal spray
Lung inhalation
Topical cream
@. Suppository
4, There are two types of histamines, HI] and H2. Anti-
Fee ines that block IH receptors limit bronchocon
aia What do anti’stomines block when focused
‘on H2 receptors?
Skin irritation
b Lymph nodes
‘Stomach acid prods
4, Nasal passage swelling
4. How can an individual procure first-generation
antihistamines?
With a prescription from an allergy specialist
Can be purchased over the counter
©. Are available over the Internet from Canada or
ia
4, These drugs are no longer produced.
5. When as
‘Nhen asesing clients prior to administering anti
{iamines, what specific information should you
4. Determine whe i
* nest ther the client is actually allergic to
amine the client's
mauine the client's ears and throats to deter-
‘ns how badly affected they are from the allergic
© ASK wh i
ious parte client has objections due to reli-
OAC Se ak
86 Or migraine Headaches” MTOM
6 Whe
"shou
Adninistreay® '°°KOtriene inhibitors not be
Goll the client is ha
hen the client
Wing an acute asth
a wing an acute asthma atack
nly to tem wn Ne 88 Aeute asthma attack
nly to adultg ee Pas never had asth
poe? Mls with asthma wie
a who weigh over 100
6 2
Ee. ee
reseed,
7. How do cromones reduce symptoms of clients with
allergies or asthma
a. Block leukotriene response
b. Activate mast cells that control the immune
system
Prevent mast cells from opening
Prevent allergic responses to dander
8. hat is the function of sympathomimetic drugs?
Mimic stimulation of sympathetic nervous system
and shrink blood vessels so the nose can drain
more efficiently
b. Block the body's adrenalin to reduce inflamma-
tion in the nasal passages
«. Slow the production of histamine and leukotriene
4. Reduce discomfort of skin allergies
9. Which of the following conditions does NOT pro-
hibit use of oral sympathomimetic drugs?
a. High blood pressure
b. HIV
Sinus infection
Nasal inflammation
10. Why do clients with asthma usually require Tore
thar one type of drug to manage the symptoms?
‘a. Many drugs become ineffective after long-term
usage.
Inflamm
bronchoconstriction
outside.
tacks are initiated by allergens and mul-
cc. Asthma att
tiple drugs are necessary to focus on speci aller
gic reactions.
d. To address t
(shortness of breath, wheezin|
causes of chronic obstructive
mation narrows airways from the inside and
arrows airways from the
fhe multiple symptoms of asthma
1g, cough, etc.)
11, What is one of the usual
pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a. Allergies to dust mites
b, Pneumonia
fires smoking
‘Repeated bouts of bronchitis
12. Drug therapy for both asthma an\
two types of agents. One agent is an
What is the other type of agent requil
@) Bronchodilator
‘Sympathomimetic
c, Corticosteroid
d. Mast cell stabilizer
id COPD includes
antiinflammatory.
red for treatment?
at
CChaper 8 Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems5
(
€
. Increasing
more productive COUB?
4, Enabling clients (© drain
the FDA, mucolytic tvs should not
4, According 1
LU ci ing clients?
be given to which ofthe follow
a. Immunocompromised clients
by. Elderly cients
Young children
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
s reduce the cough
15, How do nonopioid antitussi
reflex?
2 Anesthetizing stretch receptors in respiratory Pas-
ae Tungs, and pleura
‘Acting directly onthe cough center i
Aang ie gh center in the medulla
Thinning the secretions to
sto promote ciliary a
“d. Relaxing the muscles around the a “ee
acute attack
b, SABAS ca
roid it
{ways
airway a
respiratory tract.
4, Some people feel “
ors with
corticosteroid inhalers are of
prevent bronchospasms, yf
er, what is important to remember? he
slow acting so do not help during
a
‘be combined with an inhal
2 ed
one inhaler. Sorte.
use the SABA inhaler first to oper
ind allow the corticosteroid to ea c
the
‘nervous” and may hi
a
these drugs. ei