Bronchodilators, Cromolyn, Singulair

How do bronchodilators work?

• used for the management of bronchial inflammation and constriction. Allow for bronchospasm (tightening of the bronchi) relief, histamine release (a major player in inflammatory responses), and allows the ciliary in the bronchi to move easier.

• Used to treat asthma (not for acute asthma attacks), exercise inducedbronchospasm, allergic rhinitis

• prophylaxis treatment of asthma, not acute attacks

T/F: The client should always use the bronchodilator (albuterol) prior to usingthe leukotriene modifier (cromolyn)

• True

• False

What should you monitor when going to administer bronchodilators?

• blood pressure before and after

• Temperature before and after

• heart rate before and after as this medication will cause the heartrate to increase.

• Blood glucose levels before and after as this medication will cause the blood glucose levels to increase.

When should bronchodilators be used cautiously?

• Patients with low HR

• Patients with high HR

• Patients with a "Normal" HR

• Patients with high BP

If a clients does have high HR, who should the patient consult with regarding bronchodilators?

• Provider

• Nurse

• Receptionist

• AP

What is the name of the short acting bronchodilator?

How does albuterol work?

• for the treatment of prophylaxis asthma

• for the treatment of acute bronchospasms

How does the "rescue inhaler" for asthmatics works? Select all that apply

• By opening the bronchi during an asthma attack

• relaxes the airways, allowing for expectoration of mucus; prevents or treats wheezing;

• promotes bronchodilation. The primary purpose is to provide

  rapid relief of bronchoconstriction, thus opening the airway and improving oxygenation

• By relaxing the muscles

What should you assess before and after treatment using an inhaler?

• temperature

• oral cavity

• Respiratory status

• blood glucose level

What is the medication name for Leukotriene receptor antagonist

• Montelukast (Singulair)

• Claritin

• Zyrtec

• benedryl