NURS 615 EXAM 4
Who should not be given long acting beta agonist? - ANSWER African Americans: due to stimulation of beta receptors in certain populations such as African Americans
Who medications would you use with a patient taking prop...
NURS 615 EXAM 4
Who should not be given long acting beta agonist? - ANSWER African Americans: due to stimulation of beta receptors in certain populations such as African Americans
Who medications would you use with a patient taking propranolol? - ANSWER Ipratropium
Mechanism of action for albuterol - ANSWER Activation of beta adrenergic receptors leads to a relaxation of smooth muscle in the lung and dilation and opening of the airways.
What is the mechanism of action of inhaled corticosteroids? - ANSWER Anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects; inhibit mast cell, and inflammation mediators. Topical effects on lung without significant systemic effects Appropriate use of a short acting bet agonist - ANSWER relief of acute asthma attacks. Long acting beta agonist are used for prevention in contrast
mechanism of action of inhaled muscarinic receptor antagonist - ANSWER acts on M3 receptors in smooth muscle cells and submucosal glands and leads to smooth muscle contraction and mucus secretion and produces bronchodilatory effects
Adverse effects of inhaled muscarinic receptor antagonists? - ANSWER cough, hoarseness, rare allergic reactions, dry mouth, anticholinergic effects (urinary retention, dizziness, drowsiness, and constipation
What special population should not be prescribed pseudoephedrine? - ANSWER Children younger than 4 years old, and patients with hypertension
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