Tobramycin (TOBI) - Answer✔️✔️-used to treat chronic P. aeruginosa
infection in CF patients
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) - Answer✔️✔️-decreases viscosity of mucus and
improves lung function. improvement monitored by pfts. use once daily.
Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement - Answer✔️✔️-Pancreatic enzymes
(pancreatin and pancrelipase); action: aid in the digestion of starches, fats,
protein; side effects: anorexia, N/V, diarrhea, hypersensitivity, sneezing,
lacrimation, skin rashes; nursing responsibilities: do not use with antacids,
avoid inhaling powder, client education: take with meals
Cystic Fibrosis Family Teaching - Answer✔️✔️-Functions of oxygen and
how to regulate flow
Postural drainage
Encourage them to think about fitting the treatment/illness into family life
(DO both parents work)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) - Answer✔️✔️-A respiratory disorder
that affects premature infants born without enough surfactant in the lungs.
It is treated with respiratory support and surfactant administration
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