Pharm Quiz 3 Questions and Verified Answers
What does an antihistamine do? Correct Answer: ◦Compete with H1 receptor sites,
preventing a histamine response
◦H-one receptors are located in your nose .
What are antihistamine used for? Correct Answer: Decrease rhinorrhea, sneezing,
and watery eyes
and Can be used for cold or allergy symptoms
What are the SE of antihistamine? Correct Answer: First-generation antihistamines
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Cause drowsiness and some "anticholinergic like" side effects
Second-generation antihistamines
•Often called nonsedating antihistamines b/c there is little to no effect on sedation
•Also fewer anticholinergic effects
Name some antihistamines. Correct Answer: First-generation antihistamines
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Second-generation antihistamines
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
, Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Loratadine (Claritin)
What kind of meds are decongestants? Correct Answer: Decongestant - vaso-
constrict - constrict the blood flow
What are decongestants MOA? Correct Answer: • Produces vasoconstriction of nasal
vessels
• Shrinks nasal mucous membranes
• Reduces nasal secretion
What are the SE for decongestants? Correct Answer: • Jitteriness, nervousness,
restlessness
• Can raise BP and glucose levels
List some decongestants. Correct Answer: •Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
•Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
•Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
What are some intranasal glucocorticoids? Correct Answer: •Fluticasone (Flonase)
•Triamcinolone (Nasacort)
•Beclomethasone (Beconase)
•Mometasone furoate (Nasonex)
, How is an expectorant different from an antitussive? Correct Answer: •Antitussives-
STOPS THE COUGH; Used for nonproductive, irritating cough
•Expectorant- THINS OUT THE MUCOUS; Used for nonproductive, dry coughs
How is an expectorant different from a mucolytic? Correct Answer: •Expectorant-
THINS OUT THE MUCOUS
•Mucolytic-Liquefies and loosens thick mucus secretions; ARE MORE POTENT
THAN EXPECTORANTS
What patient teaching do you want to give with expectorant use? Correct Answer:
•Tell patient to take with 8 oz of water and to drink plenty of fluids.
•Instruct patient to contact prescriber if cough lasts more than 1 week.
•Caution patient to avoid driving and other hazardous activities until he knows how
drug affects concentration and alertness
What is the most common expectorant? Correct Answer: Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
What are some common antitussives? Correct Answer: •Dextromethorophan (DM)
•Codeine
What are mucolytics used for? Correct Answer: Cystic Fibrosis, asthma, chronic
bronchitis
•Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Taken by inhaler when for lung issues
What does an antihistamine do? Correct Answer: ◦Compete with H1 receptor sites,
preventing a histamine response
◦H-one receptors are located in your nose .
What are antihistamine used for? Correct Answer: Decrease rhinorrhea, sneezing,
and watery eyes
and Can be used for cold or allergy symptoms
What are the SE of antihistamine? Correct Answer: First-generation antihistamines
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Cause drowsiness and some "anticholinergic like" side effects
Second-generation antihistamines
•Often called nonsedating antihistamines b/c there is little to no effect on sedation
•Also fewer anticholinergic effects
Name some antihistamines. Correct Answer: First-generation antihistamines
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Second-generation antihistamines
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
, Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Loratadine (Claritin)
What kind of meds are decongestants? Correct Answer: Decongestant - vaso-
constrict - constrict the blood flow
What are decongestants MOA? Correct Answer: • Produces vasoconstriction of nasal
vessels
• Shrinks nasal mucous membranes
• Reduces nasal secretion
What are the SE for decongestants? Correct Answer: • Jitteriness, nervousness,
restlessness
• Can raise BP and glucose levels
List some decongestants. Correct Answer: •Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
•Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
•Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
What are some intranasal glucocorticoids? Correct Answer: •Fluticasone (Flonase)
•Triamcinolone (Nasacort)
•Beclomethasone (Beconase)
•Mometasone furoate (Nasonex)
, How is an expectorant different from an antitussive? Correct Answer: •Antitussives-
STOPS THE COUGH; Used for nonproductive, irritating cough
•Expectorant- THINS OUT THE MUCOUS; Used for nonproductive, dry coughs
How is an expectorant different from a mucolytic? Correct Answer: •Expectorant-
THINS OUT THE MUCOUS
•Mucolytic-Liquefies and loosens thick mucus secretions; ARE MORE POTENT
THAN EXPECTORANTS
What patient teaching do you want to give with expectorant use? Correct Answer:
•Tell patient to take with 8 oz of water and to drink plenty of fluids.
•Instruct patient to contact prescriber if cough lasts more than 1 week.
•Caution patient to avoid driving and other hazardous activities until he knows how
drug affects concentration and alertness
What is the most common expectorant? Correct Answer: Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
What are some common antitussives? Correct Answer: •Dextromethorophan (DM)
•Codeine
What are mucolytics used for? Correct Answer: Cystic Fibrosis, asthma, chronic
bronchitis
•Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Taken by inhaler when for lung issues
