Respiratory Medications Mechanism of Action and Implications Quiz

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Match the following respiratory medications with their mechanisms of action:

Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine) = Bind to H1 receptors preventing allergic reactions Antitussive (Dextromethorphan) = Helps prevent cough by working on brain control Mucolytics/Expectorants = Not provided in the text H2 receptor blockers (Famotidine) = Treat GERD & peptic ulcers

Match the following contraindications with the respective medication:

Narrow-angle glaucoma, BPH, urinary retention = Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine) Not provided in the text = H2 receptor blockers (Famotidine)

Match the following side effects with the respective medication:

Dry mouth, tachycardia, urinary retention = Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine) Not provided in the text = H2 receptor blockers (Famotidine)

Match the following teaching/nursing implications with the respective medication:

Advise to avoid alcohol, narcotics, hypnotics = Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine) Not provided in the text = H2 receptor blockers (Famotidine) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory medications with their mode of action:

Mucolytics (Acetylcysteine/Hypertonic saline) = Directly breaks down/liquify mucus to aid high-risk respiratory pts.in coughing up thick, tenacious secretions Expectorants (Guaifenesin) = Reduces the thickness or viscosity of bronchial secretion, increasing mucus flow that can be removed more easily through coughing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory medications with their contraindications:

Beta2 adrenergic agonist (Albuterol/Salmeterol) = Do not use long-acting beta 2-adrenergic agonist for acute asthma attack. Use cautiously with obstructive urinary disease pts. Methylxanthines (Theophylline) = Avoid caffeine. Used for chronic stable asthma only, don’t use for acute asthma. Very narrow safety margin. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory medications with their common side effects:

Beta2 adrenergic agonist (Albuterol/Salmeterol) = Dry mouth, tachycardia, palpitations, urinary obstruction Methylxanthines (Theophylline) = N/V, insomnia, headache, tremors, palpations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory medications with their nursing implications:

Mucolytics (Acetylcysteine/Hypertonic saline) = Advise to drink a lot of fluid Expectorants (Guaifenesin) = Advise to drink a lot of fluid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory medications with their primary use:

Beta2 adrenergic agonist (Albuterol/Salmeterol) = Bronchodilator Methylxanthines (Theophylline) = Bronchodilator Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory medication examples with their respective medications:

Beta2 adrenergic agonist (Albuterol/Salmeterol) = Albuterol(short-acting)/Salmeterol(long-acting) Methylxanthines (Theophylline) = Theophylline Signup and view all the answers