Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) PDF

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Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

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Inhaled anticholinergics CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Block muscarinic receptors of the bronchi, resulting in bronchodilation

Therapeutic Use - Relieve bronchospasm associated with COPD - Allergen-induced and exercise-induced bronchospasm

Complications Local anticholinergic effects (Dry mouth, hoarseness)

Medication Administration inhalation

Contraindications/Precautions - Pregnancy Risk Category B - Contraindicated in clients who have an allergy to peanuts because the medication preparations can contain soy lecithin. - Use cautiously in clients who have narrow-angle glaucoma and benign prostatic hyperplasia (due to anticholinergic effects).

Nursing Interventions n/a

Interactions none

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Control of bronchospasm in clients who have COPD - Prevention of allergen-induced and exercise-induced bronchospasm

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

- Advise clients to rinse the mouth after inhalation to decrease unpleasant taste. - If two inhaled medications are prescribed, instruct clients to wait at least 5 min between medications.

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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