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Isoproterenol
Metaproterenol
Terbutaline
Antiemetics
Benzquinamide Relieve nausea and vomiting by ● Advise the client that
Dimenhydrinate inhibiting medullary this medication may
Trimethobenzamide chemoreceptor triggers; drug cause drowsiness.
Hydrochloride choice depends on the cause of ● Because the
Promethazine vomiting medication may
Scopolamine cause chemical
irritation,
administered by deep
I.M. injection into a
large muscle mass, if
appropriate.
● Measure emesis and
maintain accurate
intake and output;
monitor for
dehydration.
Benzocaine
Dibucaine
Protease Inhibitors
Bind to the active site of HIV ● Instruct the client to
Indinavir protease, thereby preventing the follow proper
enzyme from cleaning HIV instructions when
ritonavir taking the
polyproteins; the virus remains
immature and noninfectious; medication; some
when used in combination with must be taken on an
reverse transcriptase inhibitors, empty stomach, and
viral load reduced to a level others must be taken
undetectable by current assays with food.
● Inform the client that
all protease inhibitors
may cause diabetes.
(Inform the client of
the signs and
symptoms of
diabetes and to notify
his health care
provider if these
occur.)
Mast cell inhibitor Inhibit mast cell, thereby ● Teach the client to
releasing chemical mediators insert the capsule in
Cromolyn sodium that result in bronchodilation and a nebulizer device,
a decrease in airway exhale completely,
inflammation place the mouthpiece
between the lips,
inhale deeply, hold
his breath for 10
seconds, and then
exhale.
● Tell the client that an
inhaler is used
prophylactically
before exercise, not
in acute asthma
attacks.