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| What relieves congestion by producing vasoconstriction in the respiratory tract mucosa? |
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| What are some examples of nasal decongestants? |
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Definition
- Afrin
- Sudafed
- Triaminic
- Neo- synephrine |
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| What suppresses coughing by depressing the cough center in the medulla or the cough receptors in the throat and trachea? |
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| What are some examples of antitusives? |
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Definition
- Robitussin DM
- Tessalon perles
- Delsym
- Robitussin CF
- Hycodan
*These all have dextromethorphan in them. |
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| What schedule is Hycodan and why? |
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Definition
| Schedule III: because it has hydrocodone in it. |
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| Robitussin CF is in what schedule and why? |
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Definition
| Schedule IV: because it has codeine in it. |
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| What reduce viscosity of tenacious secretion by increasing respiratory tract fluid? |
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| What are some examples or expectorants? |
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Definition
- Rubitussin/ guaifenesion
- Mucinex/ guaifenesin
- Tussin/ guaifenesin
- Iodinated glycerol and iodine products are also used if allergic to guaifenesion. |
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| What are administered by inhalation to liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract? |
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Definition
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| What is an example of a mucolytic? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the antidote for acetaminophen poisoning? |
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Definition
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| What are adverse effects of Nasal Decongestants? |
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Definition
- anxiety, nervousness
- palpitations, hypertension
- anorexia |
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| What adverse effects of Antitussives? |
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Definition
- dizziness and sedation
- nausea |
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| What are some nursing assessments when giving respiratory drugs? |
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Definition
- Assess congestion before and periodically throughout therapy.
- Monitor pulse and BP
- Assess lung sounds and character of bronchial secretions. |
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Term
| What would be a good nursing diagnosis for a pt who can not clear mucus from the body? |
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Definition
| Ineffective airway clearance R/T accumulation of respiratory secretions. |
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| What should you encourage when a pt is on an expectorant? |
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Definition
| fluids to decrease visocsity of secretions, 1500-2000 ml/day |
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| What shouldn't you do right after taking cough syrup? |
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Definition
| drink or eat anything for 15 mins |
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Term
| What should you do after taking an expectorant? |
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Definition
| drink a full glass of water |
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Term
| What might happen if you don't follow the directions while using a nasal decongestant spray? |
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Definition
| It is only for short term use. Long term use may cause rebound nasal congestion. |
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Term
| What substance is released into the blood during an allergic reaction? |
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Definition
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Term
| These drugs block the action of histamine? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some examples of 2st generation antihistamines? |
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Definition
- Zyrtec
- Allegra
- Claritin, Alavert |
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| What are examples of 1st generation antihistamines, and what do they usually cause? |
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Definition
Sedation
- Phenergan
- Benadryl
- Periactine
- Dramamine |
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