When is the use of long-acting adrenergic agents contraindicated?
Explanation
This question tests a critical safety point regarding long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs). Their delayed onset of action makes them unsuitable and dangerous for treating an acute asthma attack.
Other questions
What is the primary goal of long-term control therapy with antiasthmatics?
How do adrenergic bronchodilators and phosphodiesterase inhibitors both work to produce bronchodilation?
What is the primary mechanism of action for corticosteroids when used as antiasthmatics?
Which class of antiasthmatic agents should NOT be used during acute attacks of asthma?
In which patient population should adrenergic bronchodilators be used with caution?
What is the effect of cimetidine when co-administered with theophylline?
When a patient is using both an inhalation bronchodilator and another inhalation medication, what is the recommended procedure for administration?
How long before a meal should oral doses of glycopyrrolate be administered?
What is the minimum recommended application time for a scopolamine transdermal patch before travel?
What is the mechanism of action for leukotriene receptor antagonists and mast cell stabilizers?
What is the potential outcome of concurrently using adrenergic bronchodilators with other adrenergic agents?
According to the text, the anticholinergic drug ipratropium produces bronchodilation by decreasing intracellular levels of which substance?
Besides inhaled corticosteroids, which other two classes of antiasthmatic medications are contraindicated for use during acute asthma attacks?
What is a key precaution regarding the discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy?
What potential electrolyte imbalance can be caused by corticosteroids, which may be additive with the use of potassium-losing diuretics?
How long before a meal should oral doses of propantheline be administered?
The risk of digoxin toxicity may be increased due to what potential effect of corticosteroids?
What is a key nursing assessment for patients taking adrenergic bronchodilators or anticholinergics, besides respiratory status?
What advice should be given to a patient about their antiasthmatic medication if the usual dose fails to produce the desired results?
What is the waiting period recommended between using a bronchodilator inhaler and administering other inhalation medications?
Chronic use of systemic corticosteroids should be avoided in children and during which other two conditions?
How do phosphodiesterase inhibitors increase intracellular levels of cAMP?
What is the primary desired outcome for a patient receiving antiasthmatic therapy?
What important piece of advice should be given to patients taking antiasthmatics regarding lifestyle habits?
What is a potential negative consequence of using corticosteroids in patients with diabetes?
Inhaled corticosteroids are contraindicated during acute attacks of asthma. This contraindication is shared with long-acting adrenergic agents and which other class of medication?
Which of the following is an identified potential nursing diagnosis related to the patient's understanding of their antiasthmatic medication regimen?
Corticosteroids may decrease the effectiveness of which class of medications?
If a patient taking an antiasthmatic experiences worsening symptoms after treatment, what is the recommended action?
What is the shared mechanism of action of Adrenergic bronchodilators and phosphodiesterase inhibitors?
What is the specified administration timing for oral scopolamine relative to meals?
In which patient population should anticholinergics be used with caution?
What type of patient advice should be provided regarding the concurrent use of adrenergic bronchodilators and other adrenergic agents?
If a patient experiences toxic effects from their antiasthmatic medication, what should they be advised to do?
How does ipratropium, an anticholinergic, achieve bronchodilation?
The administration of a scopolamine transdermal patch should occur how long before travel?
Which nursing assessment is specifically highlighted for patients taking adrenergic bronchodilators?
How many minutes should elapse between using a bronchodilator inhaler and administering another inhalation medication?
What is the consequence of the interaction between cimetidine and theophylline?
According to the text, which class of antiasthmatics acts by decreasing airway inflammation?
What is the general use of antiasthmatic agents?
Adrenergic bronchodilators increase the production of what substance to cause bronchodilation?
Chronic use of which class of antiasthmatics should be avoided in lactating patients?
The administration of oral glycopyrrolate is recommended to occur how many minutes before meals?
Which of the following is an identified potential nursing diagnosis related to the physiological state of a patient with asthma?
A patient is advised to use their bronchodilator inhaler first. How long should they wait before administering other inhalation medications?
What should a patient using antiasthmatics be counseled to avoid to reduce respiratory irritation?
What potential adverse effect should be monitored in a patient with diabetes who is undergoing corticosteroid therapy?
According to the 'Implementation' section, what is the minimum application time for a scopolamine transdermal patch before it is needed for travel?