Please choose a drug group from the list below (please make sure you are discussing the drugs that are specifically used to treat respiratory disorders in this assignment:
- Antihistamines (H1 Blockers)
- Intranasal, IV, oral, and inhaled glucocorticoids
- Antitussives and expectorants
- Alpha- and Beta 2 adrenergic agonists
- Anticholinergics
- Xanthene derivatives
- Leukotriene receptor agonists and synthesis inhibitors
Using your textbook, Davis’ Drug Guide or other scholarly online source/article provide the following information about your chosen drug group:
- List some common drugs that are in your chosen group (Ex: Albuterol) and what conditions are they used to treat (Ex: Albuterol is a beta2 agonist bronchodilator used to treat asthma).
- What are the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of these drugs?
- What labs must be monitored when using drugs from this group?
- What are some common side effects, adverse reactions, or drug-drug interactions associated with this group of drugs?
- Special nursing considerations when administering drugs in this group and important patient teaching points (Ex: tetracyclines can discolor developing teeth, so it is not recommended that a mother taking these drugs breastfeed her baby).
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