diluents/mucolytics

fluid, that makes solution a substance less concentrated, less viscous, or more liquid

diluents
name 4 diluents
- normal saline
- hypotonic saline
- hypertonic saline
- sterile distilled water
drugs that break the sputum down chemically for more effective expectoration

mucolytics
name 3 mucolytics
- acetylcysteine (mucomyst)
- dornase alfa (pulmozyme, rhDnase)
- sodium bicarbonate (2% NaHCO3)
acetylcysteine is available in how much % of solution

10 or 20%
mucomyst breaks down

disulfide bonds in the sputum-- decreasing sputums viscosity
what is the common side effect of acetlcysteine

bronchospasms
acetylcysteine causes bronchospasms, what should be given to prevent or treat this?

bronchodilator
which mucolytics should u use for pt with CF or bronchiectasis

acetylcysteine and dornase alfa
which mucolytic must be kept refrgerated and protected from light

dornase alfa--pulmozyme, RhDnase)

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diluents/mucolytics

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diluents/mucolytics

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2011-02-20T21:55:40Z

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