Health Medical Homework Help

Please choose a drug group from the list below (please make sure you are discussing the drugs that are specifically used to treat respiratory disorders in this assignment: 

Antihistamines (H1 Blockers)

Intranasal, IV, oral, and inhaled glucocorticoids

• Antitussives and expectorants
• Alpha- and Beta 2 adrenergic agonists
• Anticholinergics
• Xanthene derivatives
• Leukotriene receptor agonists and synthesis inhibitors
• Using your textbook, Davis’ Drug Guide or other scholarly online source/article provide the following information about your chosen drug group:
• List some common drugs that are in your chosen group (Ex: Albuterol) and what conditions are they used to treat (Ex: Albuterol is a beta2 agonist bronchodilator used to treat asthma).

What are the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of these drugs?

What labs must be monitored when using drugs from this group?

• What are some common side effects, adverse reactions, or drug-drug interactions associated with this group of drugs?
• Special nursing considerations when administering drugs in this group and important patient teaching points (Ex: tetracyclines can discolor developing teeth, so it is not recommended that a mother taking these drugs breastfeed her baby).