Pharmacology - Respiratory drugs: Memorization Tips for Nursing Students RN PN (MADE EASY)

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TLDRIn this informative video, Nurse Mike introduces SimpleNursing.com's new app and courses. He discusses lower respiratory drugs, focusing on the BAM team for bronchodilation and the SLAM team for anti-inflammation. Key drugs include beta 2 agonists like butol for severe asthma attacks and ipratropium, with steroids to be used last. Side effects and patient education on avoiding certain medications that can worsen asthma are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of proper drug sequence and dosage during acute attacks.

Takeaways
  • 🌟 Nurse Mike introduces SimpleNursing's new app with pharmacology and Med search courses and a quiz bank.
  • 💊 Lower respiratory drugs are categorized into two teams: BAM (Bronco dilators) and SLAM (anti-inflammatory agents).
  • 🅱️ B stands for Beta 2 Agonists, which end in 'butol' like albuterol, used for severe asthma attacks as a fast-acting bronco dilator.
  • 🚫 Caution: Celemetrol is a Beta 2 Agonist but slower-acting, not for acute asthma attacks; it ends in 'terol', not 'buterol'.
  • 🔑 Acute asthma treatment sequence: first butol (e.g., albuterol), then ipratropium, and finally a steroid like methoprednisone (Solu-Medrol).
  • 🎯 Beta 2 agonists work by activating beta 2 receptors in the lungs, leading to bronchodilation and increased airflow, but also affect beta 1 receptors in the heart.
  • 💓 Common side effects of albuterol include rapid heart rate, tremors, and insomnia; advise patients against taking it at bedtime.
  • 📝 Educate patients on avoiding beta-blockers that end in 'lol' and NSAIDs like Naproxen and Ibuprofen, as they can worsen asthma.
  • 🚨 During an asthma attack, instruct patients to take 2-4 puffs of their rescue inhaler every 20 minutes for three rounds.
  • 🆘 If symptoms don't improve after three doses, notify a healthcare provider (HCP).
  • 🎓 The video offers a comprehensive resource for nursing education, including a new quiz bank and a free trial subscription.
Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video?

    -The main topic of the video is about lower respiratory drugs, focusing on two teams: the BAM team for bronchodilators and the SLAM team for anti-inflammatory agents.

  • What does BAM stand for in the context of the video?

    -In the context of the video, BAM stands for Bronchodilators, which are medications that act to dilate the bronchi in the lungs.

  • What are the two types of drugs included in the BAM team?

    -The two types of drugs included in the BAM team are beta 2 agonists and ipratropium.

  • What is the first drug used during severe asthma attacks and why is it used first?

    -The first drug used during severe asthma attacks is a beta 2 agonist that ends in 'butol', like albuterol. It is used first because it is the fastest-acting bronchodilator.

  • How does the medication Celemetrol differ from other beta 2 agonists mentioned in the video?

    -Celemetrol is a beta 2 agonist but it is slower-acting and not used as a rescue inhaler during acute asthma attacks. It is commonly used with steroids for long-term control of moderate to severe asthma.

  • What are the common side effects of beta 2 agonists like albuterol?

    -Common side effects of beta 2 agonists like albuterol include rapid heart rate, tremors, palpitations, and difficulty sleeping or insomnia.

  • What are the recommended instructions for using a rescue inhaler during an asthma attack?

    -During an asthma attack, patients are instructed to take two to four puffs of the rescue inhaler every 20 minutes for three rounds.

  • What should a patient do if the rescue inhaler doesn't work after three doses?

    -If the rescue inhaler doesn't work after three doses, the patient should notify their healthcare provider (HCP).

  • Why should asthmatic patients avoid certain medications like beta-blockers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

    -Asthma patients should avoid beta-blockers that end in 'olol' because they can cause bronchospasms. They should also avoid NSAIDs like Naproxen and Ibuprofen because these can worsen asthma symptoms.

  • What is the significance of the brand name 'Salm Metrol' in relation to identifying it as a steroid medication?

    -The brand name 'Salm Metrol' helps identify the medication as a steroid because it contains the word 'pricone', which sounds like 'prednisone', a common steroid.

Outlines
00:00
👨‍⚕️ Introduction to SimpleNursing and Respiratory Drugs

The paragraph introduces Nurse Mike and the SimpleNursing platform, highlighting the new app, pharmacology and Med search courses, and the quiz bank. It then delves into respiratory drugs, specifically the BAM and SLAM teams. The BAM team focuses on bronchodilators for lung constriction, while SLAM team covers anti-inflammatory agents. The discussion begins with bronchodilators, emphasizing the use of butol for severe asthma attacks and its rapid action compared to other beta 2 agonists like metrol. The importance of the sequence of drug administration during an asthma attack is stressed, with butol being the first line of treatment, followed by ipratropium and then steroids like methopricone. The side effects of beta 2 agonists, such as rapid heart rate, insomnia, and other symptoms, are also covered, along with patient education tips regarding the avoidance of certain medications that can exacerbate asthma symptoms.

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Keywords
💡Nurse Mike
Nurse Mike is the host of the video, providing educational content related to nursing and pharmacology. He introduces the new app and courses available on simplenursing.com, setting the stage for the informative content that follows in the video.
💡Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the branch of medicine concerned with the effects of drugs on the body, including their therapeutic uses and side effects. In the video, it is a central theme as Nurse Mike discusses various respiratory drugs and their classifications.
💡BAM team
The BAM team refers to a group of bronchodilators that act to dilate the bronchi in the lungs, improving airflow. The acronym 'BAM' stands for Bronchodilators, which are essential in the management of respiratory conditions like asthma.
💡SLAM team
The SLAM team categorizes anti-inflammatory agents that help soothe inflammation in the respiratory system. These medications are crucial for long-term control of conditions like asthma, reducing inflammation and preventing exacerbations.
💡Beta 2 Agonist
Beta 2 Agonists are a class of drugs that act on the beta 2 receptors in the lungs, leading to the relaxation of smooth muscle and dilation of the bronchi. They are primarily used to treat conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
💡Ipratropium
Ipratropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator that is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in patients with COPD and chronic bronchitis. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that causes bronchial muscles to constrict.
💡Metho pricone
Metho pricone, often referred to as a type of steroid in the context of the video, is a term used to describe inhaled corticosteroids like fluticasone propionate. These medications are essential for controlling inflammation in the lungs and are used long-term for asthma management.
💡Side effects
Side effects are unintended consequences or reactions that occur when taking medication. In the context of the video, side effects of beta 2 agonists include rapid heart rate, tremors, and insomnia, which are due to the activation of beta 1 and beta 2 receptors in the body.
💡Enlex questions
Enlex questions refer to questions that might appear on nursing exams, specifically the Enhanced National Licensure Examination (ENLEX). These questions are designed to test the knowledge and understanding of nursing students or professionals regarding various medical topics.
💡Patient education
Patient education is the process of providing individuals with information about their health conditions and the necessary steps for management and prevention. In the video, it emphasizes the importance of teaching patients about the proper use of medications and avoiding certain drugs that can worsen asthma.
💡Asthma attack
An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms, where the airways in the lungs become inflamed and narrow, leading to difficulty in breathing. The video provides guidance on how to manage acute asthma attacks using the correct sequence of medications.
Highlights

Introduction of SimpleNursing's new app and courses.

Access to pharmacology and Med search Mastery courses.

Presence of a large quiz bank with detailed rationales.

Discussion on lower respiratory drugs and two teams: BAM and SLAM.

BAM team represents bronchodilators acting on the bronchi in the lungs.

SLAM team consists of anti-inflammatory agents to soothe inflammation.

Beta 2 Agonists, ending in 'butol' like Salbutamol, used for severe asthma attacks.

Memory aid 'B' for butol to remember its use in brutal asthma attacks.

Clemastine, a slower-acting beta 2 Agonist, not for acute asthma attacks.

Combination of Clemastine with steroids for long-term control of asthma.

Ipratropium, always used second in the treatment sequence.

Methoprednisone, a steroid, used last due to its slower action.

Mechanism of action of beta 2 agonists, activating beta 2 in the lungs and beta 1 in the heart.

Common side effects of albuterol include rapid heart rate, tremors, and insomnia.

Avoidance of beta-blockers and NSAIDs for asthmatic patients.

Instructions for patients during an asthma attack: two to four puffs every 20 minutes for three rounds.

Notification of healthcare provider if no improvement after three doses.

Invitation to access a free trial and subscribe to the YouTube channel.

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