Montelukast zafirlukast - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 293: Pharmacology For Nursing Practice Final Exam Notes (Pharm). LEUKOTRIENE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS Leukotriene receptor antagonists are therapeutically indicated for preventing asthma attacks and for longterm maintenance of asthma in adults and children over the age of 12. The leukotriene receptor antagonists function by preventing leukotrienes from attaching to receptors on circulating immune cells throughout the respiratory system, which results in a reduction in inflammation and relief o...

Diagnostic criteria and treatment for pulmonary embolism, 4. Ventilation/perfusion lung scan a. If read as high probability for PE, treat with anticoagulants b. If read as indeterminate or low probability for PE and clinical suspicion remains high, consider pulmonary angiography c. If the chest X-ray is abnormal, or if COPD is present, lung scanning may lead to an erroneous interpretation. Consider CTA. 5. Pulmonary angiography remains the accepted gold standard for detecting the presen...

NSG 6005 Midterm Exam 1 2023 update 487questions & answers 100% correct   NSG 6005 Midterm Exam 1 2023 update 1. The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) 2. Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use throughout their pre...

NSG 6005 Midterm Exam 1 2023 update 487questions & answers 100% correct   NSG 6005 Midterm Exam 1 2023 update 1. The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) 2. Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use throughout their pre...

CMN 568 Unit 3 : - Asthma Study Guide with complete solutions |Latest 2024/2025 What does a SABA do? - ANSWER acts directly by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles. What do long-term pharmacologic agents accomplish for asthma pt. - ANSWER act primarily to attenuate airway inflammation. Why take long-term pharmacologic agents for asthma daily? - ANSWER to achieve and maintain control of persistent asthma independent of symptoms. What does the NAEPP recommend as th...

  NSG 6005 Midterm Exam 1 2023 update 1. The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) 2. Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use throughout their pregnancies. A. oral terbutaline B. prednisone C. inhaled corticosteroids (...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

CMN 5 100% CORRECT ANSWERS, LATEST . 68 UNIT 3 INTRO TO FAMILY EXAM/TESTED & CONFIRMED DOCUMENT WITH Is Ipratropium bromide (SAMA) as effect as a SABA for relief of acute bronchospasm - CORRECT ANSWERS -No What is the benefit to adding Tiotropium to therapy bronchodilator (salmeterol) or inadequately controlled low-dose inhaler. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Improves lung function and reduces frequency of asthma exacerbations. Name the phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for asthma - CORRECT ANSWERS -...

NURS622 Advanced Pharmacology - Exam 2 - Week 5 - Asthma / COPD (Q&A Latest 2022 A+) Which agent would you use to relief acute asthmatic attacks? - ANS-Short-Acting Beta Agonists (Albuterol) Which drug class requires periodic liver function tests? - ANS-Leukotriene Modifiers List THREE leukotriene modifiers - ANS-Zileuton, Montelukast, Zafirlukast When are LFTs monitored for leukotriene modifiers? - ANS-at baseline, then monthly x3, then every 2-3 months for 1 year, then periodically Wha...

A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? - phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following action should the nurse take - give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation a nur...