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Albuterol
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Classification - bronchodilator
Action - relaxes muscles of airway Sides - tremors, palpitation, nervous Routes - inhaler, PO Nursing actions - Lung sounds, BP, Pulse, Teaching - prime inhaler, rinse mouth |
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Advair (salmeterol)
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Classification - bronchodilator
Action - prevents bronchospasm Sides - headache Routes - inhaler Nursing actions - Lung sounds, BP, Pulse, Teaching - not for acute symptoms |
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Prednisone
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Classification - intermed. corticosteroid
Action - suppress inflammation/ immune Sides - many (thin skin, slow wound heal, cushing) Routes - PO Nursing actions - assess system being treated Teaching - don't stop suddenly, avoid contagions |
