University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2021
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Budesonide MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Corticosteroids CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action nasal glucocorticoids decrease inﬂammation associated w/ allergic rhinitis. By decreasing nasal congestion, they also help w/ sinusitis in addition to allergic rhinitis. Therapeutic Use To reduce the effects of allergic rhinitis including sneezing, nasal, itching, runny nose. Complications sore throat, nosebleed, headache, burning in the nose Contraindications/Precautions Budesonide is pregnancy risk category B contraindicated in pt hypersensitive to drug -use nasal formulation cautiously in pt. w/ septal ulcers, nasal surgery, nasal trauma, or untreated localized nasal mucosa infections. - use caution in pt w/ TB Interactions drug-drug: ketoconazole: may inhibit metaabolism and increase level of budesonide. monitor pt for adverse reactiohns and adjust dosage as needed. Medication Administration Inhalation: give at regular intervals 1-2 x a day, give jet nebulier connected to compressor w airﬂow Intranasal: prime pump by actuating 8x before 1st use, shake before each actuation. Nursing Interventions -contact provider if adverse effects occur -If bronchospasm occurs after inhalation use,stop therapy,& treat w/ bronchodilator -monitor bone mineral density in pt at risk for decreased bone Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES -a metered dose spray device is used to admin the med -admin dose daily, not just when manifestations occur. -if having seasonal allergic rhinitis, it can take 7 days or more to get max. relief THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7