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Brand name for ipratropium is?
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Atrovent
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Therapeutic classification of ipratropium is?
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allergy
cold cough bronchodilator |
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Pharmacologic classification of ipratropium?
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anticholinergics
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An indication for the use of ipratropium is?
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maintenance therapy of reversible airway obstruction due to COPD
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An unlabeled indication for the use of ipratropium is?
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adjunctive management of bronchospasm caused by asthma
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MOA for inhaled ipratropium is?
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inhibits cholinergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle
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Therapeutic effects of ipratropium include?
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bronchodilation without systemic anticholinergic effects
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A food allergy associated with inhaler may be?
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peanut or soy allergy because inhaler contains soy lecithin
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Nurse should ask patient if they're allergic to?
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atropine
belladonna alkaloids peanut soy allergy (inhaler contains soy lecithin) |
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Ipratropium is an inhalant so nurse should assess?
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respiratory status
rate breath sounds degree of dyspnea pulse |
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What should nurse do if paradoxical bronchospasm (wheezing) occurs?
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notify physician
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If using nasal spray ipratropium, then assess patient for which upper respiratory condition?
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rhinorrhea
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Instruct patient on how to properly use inhaler, nebulizer, nasal spray...no double-dosing
Advise patient that rinsing mouth after using inhaler is good oral hygiene, and sugarless gum or candy may minimize dry mouth...notify dr if stomatitis or dry mouth persists for more than? |
2 weeks
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Inhalation...keep it to 12 doses per 24 hours...med should work within 30 minutes or?
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call doctor
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Inhalation...patient needs to understand importance of pulmonary function tests when?
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periodically during therapy to assess effectiveness of med
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Inhalation...Caution patient to avoid spraying medication in eyes because it may cause?
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blurring of vision or irritation
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Inhalation...Advise patient to inform hcp if?
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cough
nervousness headache dizziness nausea GI distress |
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Nasal spray...instruct patient in proper use of nasal spray...clear nasal passages gently...do not inhale during administration..and why is this?
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so med stays in nasal passages...advise patient to contact hcp if symptoms don't improve within 1-2 weeks or if condition worsens
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Effectiveness of therapy can be demonstrated by?
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decreased dyspnea
improved breath sounds decrease in rhinorrhea from perennial rhinitis or the common cold |
