Common Pediatric Respiratory Medications

What do we consider when giving ABX?

allergies

What do we teach patients and parents about anticholinergics?

bronchi-dilation, respiratory ease

What are the side effects of using antihistamines?

dry mouth, drowsiness

What do we monitor after administering beta-adrenergic agonists?

tachycardia, jitter, nervousness

What teaching should we provide the child with using corticosteroids?

Rinse mouth after to avoid oral thrush

When can we administer cough suppressants?

Only with non-productive coughs with absence of wheezing

What are the nursing considerations for giving decongestants?

Do NOT give to children less than 6 years; CAUTION in children 6-12 years.

What should we consider when giving expectorants?

Encourage fluid intake and monitor breath sounds.

What teaching should give with mast cell stabilizers?

Teach parents and kids that it is used for preventing the release of histamine to decrease frequency and intensity of allergic reactions.

What is the treatment for croup?

racemic epinephrine

What is racemic epinephrine? What do we monitor?

It is a form of epinephrine used in nebulizers; monitor for work of breathing and breath sounds.

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