Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 9th Ed., Burchum & Rosenthal, 2015 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Asthma Assessment
- Triggers (Cold air, Dander, Dust, Infection, Mold, Pollen, Smoke)
- Shortness of Breath (SOB)
- Tachypnea and Tachycardia
- Wheezing
- Diaphoresis
- Accessory Muscles
- Decreased Pulmonary Function Tests
Asthma Implementation and Education
- Oxygen
- Corticosteroids
- Ipratropium (Anticholinergic)
- Albuterol
- Inhaler/nebulizer
- Pulse Oximetry
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Carry Inhaler
- Rinse Mouth after Inhaler
- Identify Trigger (Cold Air, Dander, Dust, Infection, Mold, Pollen, Smoke)
Chronic Bronchitis Assessment
- Chronic Productive Cough
- > 3 Months for 2 Years
- Increased Mucus Production
- Dyspnea
- Cyanosis
- Wheezes
- Right Side Heart Failure
- Jugular Venous Distention (JVD)
- Peripheral Edema
Chronic Bronchitis Interventions
- Tripod Position
- Humidified Oxygen
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Increase Fluid Intake
- ABGs
- Early Detection of Exacerbation
- Lowest O2 Therapy
- Assisted Ventilation
- Increased Infection Risk
COPD Overview (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overview)
- Inhaled Toxins
- Smoking
- AAT Deficiency
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Spirometry
- Slow Progression
Emphysema
- Hyperinflation and Loss of Elasticity
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Barrel Chest
- Dyspnea on Exertion
- Clubbing
- Depression and Anxiety
- Thin Appearance
- CO2 Retention
- Low Concentration of O2
- High Fowler's Position
- High Calorie, High Protein Diet
Prednisone (Glucocorticoids)
- Glucocorticoid
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Organ Transplant Rejection
- Cataracts and Glaucoma
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Immunosuppression
- Hyperglycemia
- Ulcers
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Taper Gradually
Terbutaline (Brethine)
- Beta-2 Agonists
- Asthma
- Tocolytic
- Hypotension
- Tremor
- Tachycardia
- Pulmonary Edema
- Hyperglycemia
Albuterol (Proventil)
- Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist
- Bronchospasm
- Asthma
- Angina
- Tachycardia
- Tremor
Cromolyn (Mast Cell Stabilizers)
- Mast Cell Stabilizer
- Asthma Prophylaxis
- Bronchial Inflammation
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Cough
- Bronchospasm
- Fixed Schedule Administration
Montelukast (Singulair)
- Leukotriene Receptor Blocker
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma Prophylaxis
- Exercise Induced Bronchospasm
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Mood Changes
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Increased Risk of Churg Strauss
Theophylline (Theo-24)
- Bronchial Smooth Muscle Relaxation
- Asthma
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Narrow Therapeutic Range
- Monitor Plasma Levels
Beta-2 Agonists
- Short-term Treatment
- Terbutaline
- Asthma
- Tocolysis
- Albuterol
- Asthma
- Long-term Treatment
- Salmeterol
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)