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Exam II Block II
Respiratory, Endocrine, Periop
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
09/21/2014

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Two types of Antihistamines
Definition

diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

fexofenadine (Allegra)

Term
theraputic action of diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Definition

treats: allergic rhinitis, itching, motion sickness, cough

premedication for: blood transfusion and chemotherapy

Term
side effects of diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Definition
antichollenergic:  block SLUD nad drowsiness
Term
pharmodynamics of diphenhydramine
Definition

PO: onset 15-45 mins

IM: onset: 15-30 mins

IV: onset: immediate

Term
nursing implications for diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Definition
give IM in vastus lateralis, admin PO w/ food to decrease GI upset, teach the pt. to avoid driving alcohol, and to use sugarless candy for dry mouth
Term
theraputic effect of fexofenadine (allegra)
Definition
treat seasonal allergies with less antichollenergic side effects than diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Term
How to take fexophenadine?
Definition
With water or milk, NOT JUICE
Term
two types of bronchodilators
Definition
albuterol and ipratropium bromide (atrovent)
Term
theraputic effects of albuterol
Definition

beta 2 agonist treats bronchospasm by bronchodilating 

used for asthma and COPD

Term
side effects/ adverse effects of albuterol
Definition

side effects: nervousness, restlessness, tremor, dizziness (all beta 1 agonist effects)

adverse effects: chest pain, tachycardia/palpations, dysrhythmias (extreme beta 1 agonist effects)

Term
nursing interventions for albuterol
Definition

use albuterol 1st before other asthma/COPD meds. 

teach pt. to use the nebulizer and inhaler, teach pt. to wash mouth out after use. 

Term
how to use an inhaler
Definition

1. shake

2. exhale

3. put mouth on inhaler

4. breath in slowly while pushing down

5. hold breath for 10 secs. 

Term
theraputic effects of ipratroprium bromide (atrovent)
Definition
antichollenergic to stop bronchoconstriction
Term
what are the side effects of ipratroprium bromide
Definition
VERY FEW!! doesnt cause antichollenergic systemic effects
Term
order in which to administer ASTHMA/COPD meds
Definition
albuterol, wait 5 minutes, atrovent, steroid
Term
rapid acting insulin
Definition
aspart (novolog) and lispro (humolog)
Term
onset peak and duration of humolog and novolog
Definition

rapid acting: humolog (lispro): Onset: 5-15 mins

peak: .5-1.5 hrs

duration: 6-8 hrs

novolog (aspart): onset: 10-15 mins

peak: .5-1.5 hrs

duration: 6-8 hrs

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short acting/ regular insulins
Definition
novalin R and humulin R
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