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Brethine is what kind of drug?
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Adrenergic. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. Acts like the sympathetic nervous system.
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Singulair's generic name is??
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Montelukast
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Drugs that suppress cough are called:
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Antitussives
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What are some side effects of inhaled corticosteroids?
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Throat irritation, hoarseness, oral fungal infections
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What are contraindications with corticosteroids?
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Viral bacterial or fungal infections, CHF, DIabetes, Hypertension Hypothyroidism, Cirrhosis, Renal failure
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How are corticosteroids administered in the non acute setting?
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Inhaler (MDI) or aerosol
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What does an anti leukotriene do?
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Helps to prevent asthma symptoms and acute attacks. Leukotrienes cause bronchoconstriction and increased mucous.
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What kind of bronchodialator relaxes the smooth muscle and decreases mast cell production?
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Beta agonist.
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Tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, tremor, headache dizziness, vomiting are all symptoms of ???
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Andregenics - (adrenalin, etc)
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What bronchodialators are rarely used?
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Methylxanthine agents ( Theo-dur, etc)
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What are side effects of expectorants?
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Nausea and vomiting, stomatitis, runny nose, drowsiness
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What are antitussives used for?
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In patients who are coughing, where a productive cough is not necessary.
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Side effects of narcotic antitussives:
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Respiratory depression, constipation, urinary retention, sedation, dizziness, nausea and vomiting
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Contraindications to Narcotic antitussives:
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Addiction prone patients, asthma, COPD, caution with children
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Nursing teaching for antitussives:
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Caution operating heavy machinery, start with a low dose and increase only when cough suppression does not occur.
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