NURS 472 A NURSING PHARMACOLOGY: RESPIRATORY DRUGS 53 TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANS
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NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
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NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
Thses Drugs dilate the airways of the respiratory tree, making air exchange and respiration
easier for the client, and relax the smooth muscle of the bronchi - A: Sympathomimetic
bronchodilators
Q: These drugs increase levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate by stimulating the beta2 -
adrenerg...
NURSING PHARMACOLOGY: RESPIRATORY DRUGS
53 TEST QUESTIONS - by: Jaymee B. Quindara
Q: Thses Drugs dilate the airways of the respiratory tree, making air exchange and respiration
easier for the client, and relax the smooth muscle of the bronchi - A: Sympathomimetic
bronchodilators
Q: These drugs increase levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate by stimulating the beta2 -
adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation. - A: Beta 2 -Adrenergic
Agonists
Q: Give examples of short acting Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist - A: albuterol (systemic, inhalation)
levalbuterol (inhalation)
metaproterenol (inhalation)
pirbuterol (inhalation)
terbutaline (systemic)
Q: Give examples of long acting Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist - A: formoterol (inhalation)
salmeterol (inhalation).
Q: Give indications for Bronchodilators - A: Bronchodilators are used to treat allergic rhinitis and
sinusitis, acute bronchospasm, acute and chronic asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, and emphysema.
Q: Give contraindications for Bronchodilators - A. Bronchodilators are contraindicated in
individuals with hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer disease, severe cardiac disease and cardiac
dysrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, or uncontrolled seizure disorders. Bronchodilators should be
used with caution in clients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or narrow-angle glaucoma.
, Q: Enumerate some adverse reactions to short -acting beta2 -adrenergic agonists - A:
paradoxical bronchospasm
tachycardia
palpitations
tremors
dry mouth
Q: Enumerate some adverse reactions to long-acting beta2 -adrenergic agonists - A:
bronchospasm
tachycardia
palpitations
hypertension
tremors
Q: Enumerate some nursing interventions for a patient receiving bronchodilators part1 - A: 1.
Assess vital signs.
2. Monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias.
3. Assess for cough, wheezing, decreased breath sounds, and sputum production.
4. Monitor for restlessness and confusion.
Q: Enumerate some nursing interventions for a patient receiving bronchodilators part2 - 5.
Provide adequate hydration.
6. Administer the medication at regular intervals around the clock to maintain a sustained
therapeutic level.
7. Administer oral medications with or after meals to decrease gastrointestinal irritation.
8. Instruct the client not to crush enteric-coated or sustained-release tablets or capsules.
Q: Enumerate some nursing interventions for a patient receiving bronchodilators part3 - 9.
Instruct the client to avoid caffeine-containing products.
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