NURS 124 Exam 1 With Questions And 100%
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What is the the generic name of Atrovent? - ANSWER Ipratropium
What is the pharmacological classification of ipratropium? - ANSWER Anticholenergic
What is the therapeutic effect of ipratropium? - ANSWER Bronchospasm in chronic
bronchitis/COPD and emphysema, rhinorrhea caused by allergic/non perennial rhinitis,
cold, seasonal allergies, acute asthma exacerbations.
MOA of ipratropium - ANSWER inhibits vagally mediated reflexes by antagonizing
acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle.
Adverse Reactions of ipratropium - ANSWER Blurred vision, GI distress, dry mouth and
dry nasal septum
Who do we NOT give ipratropium to? - ANSWER Those with an urinary obstruction
Nursing Implications of ipratropium? - ANSWER Increase fluids if tolerable. Not a rescue
inhaler.
What is the prototype of Mucinex? - ANSWER guaifenesin
What is the classification of Mucinex? - ANSWER Expectorant
Therapeutic effects of guaifenesin - ANSWER Reduces the viscosity of bronchial
secretions increasing mucus flow, most effective in treating dry non productive cough
Nursing Implications of guaifenesin? - ANSWER Fluids of 1500-2000 mL, check labs,
assess respiratory function and mucus color/amount. Do not give to children under 6
years old. Available OTC.
What is the classification of acetylcysteine? - ANSWER Mucolytic; L Systeine Derivative
What is the Brand name of acetylcysteine? - ANSWER Mucomyst
What is the therapeutic effect for acetylcysteine? - ANSWER Use for Tylenol overdoses
and abnormal viscid or thickened mucous secretions and routine trachestomy care
What is the MOA of acetylcysteine? - ANSWER Reduces the viscosity of pulmonary
secretions by splitting disulfide linkages between mucoprotein molecular complexes.
Also restores liver stores of glutathione to treat acetaminophen toxicity.
Nursing Implications for acetylcysteine? - ANSWER Monitor cough type and frequency.
Check for bronchospasm, document mucus color
What is the brand name of beclomethasone? - ANSWER Beconase AQ
Brand name for morphine sulfate? - ANSWER Roxanol
Therapeutic class for morphine sulfate? - ANSWER narcotic analgesic
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