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Week 12 Study Guide
Week 12 Study Guide
topic(s).
To take as prescribed, these medications are not for acute episodes of asthma. Patients are
not to decrease or discontinue any other asthma medications without talking with their
provider. Pregnant or nursing women should not take these medications (p. 384).
Teach the patient to use a spacer and wait at least a minute in between puffs. patients
need to rinse their mouth after administration to prevent oral candidiasis (p. 391).
6. What medication would you prescribe for bronchospasm for a patient taking propranolol?
Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory. They inhibit the immunoglobulin E (IgE) and mast
cell–mediated migration of inflammatory cells into the bronchial tissue producing smooth
muscle relaxation (p. 384).
Short acting beta agonist are used for acute symptoms of shortness of breath (p. 365).
The medication binds to the muscarinic receptors, resulting in the drying up of secretions
and the dilation of the airway. Examples include tiotropium bromide (Atrovent) and
Tiotropium (Spiriva) (p. 378).
11. What are the adverse effects associated with inhaled corticosteroids?
All the inhaled corticosteroids have association with xerostomia, hoarseness, tongue and
mouth irritation, flushing, and dysgeusia (altered taste sensation) (p.386).