{"id":197,"date":"2019-11-12T17:20:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T22:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/5-5-respiratory-medication-classes\/"},"modified":"2022-01-21T18:32:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T23:32:24","slug":"5-5-respiratory-medication-classes","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/5-5-respiratory-medication-classes\/","title":{"raw":"5.5 Gas Exchange Administration Considerations","rendered":"5.5 Gas Exchange Administration Considerations"},"content":{"raw":"

Gas Exchange Administration Considerations<\/h3>\r\nNow that we have reviewed basic concepts, we will take a closer look at specific respiratory classifications\u00a0 and specific administration considerations, therapeutic effects, adverse\/side effects, and teaching needed for each class of medications.\r\n

Administration Considerations<\/h3>\r\nDrugs related to gas exchange are given through multiple routes including inhalation, oral, sublingual, injectable, and nebulized.\u00a0 It is important to consider how these routes are impacted by your client's needs. For example, children may struggle with certain routes such as inhalation.\u00a0 As a nurse, you must anticipate the needs of your client and mitigate complications. In this example, the nurse can provide an aerosol chamber to support the client getting the proper medication.\r\n

Therapeutic Effects<\/h3>\r\nNurses are responsible for monitoring the effects of any medications we administer. The therapeutic effect is the result we expect to see from administering a drug.\u00a0 In the next few chapters, you will learn about different drugs used for clients and the therapeutic effect of each drug. It is important to note that since we are discussing respiratory drugs, likely one of the therapeutic effects will be improved breathing.\r\n

Adverse and Side Effects<\/h3>\r\nSide effects are the negative consequence of taking medications.\u00a0 It is important that nurses understand what side effects may occur and try to prevent these from happening. Adverse effects and side effects must be considered when deciding to take a medication. The benefit of the medication must out weigh the negative effects.\r\n

Client Teaching<\/h3>\r\nHealth Literacy is an important concept in medication administration and the nurse's role.\u00a0 We must ensure our clients are comfortable and confident in the medication process and their knowledge about the medications they are taking. Before discharging a client from care, the nurse should ensure that the client fully understands their medications, how to take them, side effects that might happen, and the therapeutic effects we expect to see.\r\n\r\nIn the next chapters we will look at drug classifications related to gas exchange.","rendered":"

Gas Exchange Administration Considerations<\/h3>\n

Now that we have reviewed basic concepts, we will take a closer look at specific respiratory classifications\u00a0 and specific administration considerations, therapeutic effects, adverse\/side effects, and teaching needed for each class of medications.<\/p>\n

Administration Considerations<\/h3>\n

Drugs related to gas exchange are given through multiple routes including inhalation, oral, sublingual, injectable, and nebulized.\u00a0 It is important to consider how these routes are impacted by your client’s needs. For example, children may struggle with certain routes such as inhalation.\u00a0 As a nurse, you must anticipate the needs of your client and mitigate complications. In this example, the nurse can provide an aerosol chamber to support the client getting the proper medication.<\/p>\n

Therapeutic Effects<\/h3>\n

Nurses are responsible for monitoring the effects of any medications we administer. The therapeutic effect is the result we expect to see from administering a drug.\u00a0 In the next few chapters, you will learn about different drugs used for clients and the therapeutic effect of each drug. It is important to note that since we are discussing respiratory drugs, likely one of the therapeutic effects will be improved breathing.<\/p>\n

Adverse and Side Effects<\/h3>\n

Side effects are the negative consequence of taking medications.\u00a0 It is important that nurses understand what side effects may occur and try to prevent these from happening. Adverse effects and side effects must be considered when deciding to take a medication. The benefit of the medication must out weigh the negative effects.<\/p>\n

Client Teaching<\/h3>\n

Health Literacy is an important concept in medication administration and the nurse’s role.\u00a0 We must ensure our clients are comfortable and confident in the medication process and their knowledge about the medications they are taking. Before discharging a client from care, the nurse should ensure that the client fully understands their medications, how to take them, side effects that might happen, and the therapeutic effects we expect to see.<\/p>\n

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