A nurse is caring for a client with acute bronchospasm. The health care provider orders albuterol, a short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist. What is the most appropriate rationale for administering albuterol to the client? 2. A client is ordered 60 mg…
acetylcholinea neurotransmitter that contracts smooth muscles, dilates blood vessels, increases bodily secretions, and reduces heart rateadrenal insufficiencycaused when the adrenal glands do not manufacture sufficient quantities of cortisoladrenergicrefers to the activation or stimulation of the adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic…
This chapter provided an overview of various medications commonly used in the management of lower respiratory conditions: adrenergic drugs, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, xanthines, leukotriene modifiers, and mast cell stabilizers. The chapter provided an understanding of the different classes of respiratory medications…
Learning Outcomes By the end of this section, you should be able to: Xanthines Xanthines are a class of drugs that have been used for many years to manage respiratory conditions, particularly asthma and COPD. Xanthines work by relaxing the smooth…
Learning Outcomes By the end of this section, you should be able to: Corticosteroids, specifically inhaled corticosteroids (ICs), play a vital role in the management of respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. These medications are designed to reduce inflammation…
Learning Outcomes By the end of this section, you should be able to: Adrenergics Adrenergic drugs, also known as sympathomimetic drugs, are a class of medications that that bind to adrenergic receptors throughout the body. These receptors are stimulated by the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine, also…
Figure 25.1 The lungs are the core of the respiratory system that moves oxygen into the body and waste gases out. (attribution: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY 4.0 license) Chapter Outline 25.1 Adrenergics and Anticholinergics 25.2 Corticosteroids 25.3 Xanthines, Leukotriene Modifiers, and Mast…
antihistaminesdrugs used to treat symptoms of allergiesantitussivesdrugs used to relieve nonproductive coughscystic fibrosisa genetic condition that causes mucus to be sticky and thick, leading to blockages, damage, and infectionsdecongestantsdrugs used to relieve nasal congestion caused by respiratory disordersexpectorantsdrugs that help…
This chapter discussed various upper respiratory medications including antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, expectorants, and mucolytics. Many of these medications are available over the counter and are widely used by clients. It is important to understand the appropriate use for each of…