NUR 334 Exam 3
Rifampin + Isoniazid use - answerTB
Isoniazid S/E - answer neurotoxicity (seizures, coma, numbness, tingling)
Rifampin + Isoniazid labs drawn - answer liver labs (hepatotoxicity)
Rifampin S/E - answer blurred vision, drowsiness, dyspnea, shivering, chills
OTC allergy medications use (symptoms) - answer runny nose, itchy eyes, itchy throat
category of drugs for OTC allergy medications - answer antihistamines
S/E for allergy medications - answer restlessness, headache, sedation (depending on
med)
OTC cold medications - answerdecongestiants
contraindications of OTC medications - answercardiac issues (sympathomimetics cause
HTN)
all OTC medications contain dozens of ingredients with varying percentage - answerjust
something to note!
risks for overdose of OTC medications - answerelderly
how do you know OTC cold and allergy medications are effective - answersymptoms
are improving, so continue the course
fluticasone Ph Class - answercorticosteroid
fluticasone administration - answerinhalation
fluticasone S/E - answernasal dryness, epistaxis, decreased inflammation (cuz its a
corticosteroid)
who uses fluticasone? - answerrespiratory conditions to widen bronchioles
pt education after fluticasone - answerrinse mouth afterwards (can cause thrush)
steps to administer intranasal medications - answer- blow nose
- shake medication/prime first puff
, - do not swallow medication, spit
Oxymethazoline use - answernasal decongestion
oxymethazoline S/E - answerrebound congestion if used more than 3-5 days, dryness
of nasal mucosa
diphenhydramine Th + Ph Class - answerTh: antihistamine
Ph: H1 (respiratory) receptor antagonist
diphenhydramine S/E - answeranticholinergic effects (dry mouth, tachycardia,
hypertension, constipation), paradoxical CNS symptoms (agitation, nervousness,
insomnia)
diphenhydramine administration - answer25mg/min to prevent sedation and shock
anticholinergic drugs contraindications - answerBPH
prednisone ph class - answercorticosteroid (anti-inflammation)
prednisone use - answerasthma, COPD (opens airways to be able to get meds
throughout)
prednisone S/E - answerosteoporosis (long-term), risk for infection, tachycardia,
hypertension, hyperglycemia, cushing syndrome, weight gain, tremors, anxiety
how often should prednisone be used - answer5-10 days (after 10 = taper down doses)
prednisone pt ed - answerrisk for infections (report s/s of infection), check blood sugar if
diabetic
dextromethorphan ph class - answerantitussive aka cough suppressant (centrally
acting)
dextromethorphan S/E - answerCNS toxicity
dextromethorphan contraindications - answerelderly, careful in teens, excessive
bronchial secretions (COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis) *you WANT the pt to cough out
secretions*
albuterol ph class - answerSABA, bronchodilator
albuterol use - answeracute asthma attacks *to open airways*
albuterol S/E - answersympathomimetic (bronchodilation, pupil dilation, tachypnea,
tachycardia, tremors, dry mouth)
Rifampin + Isoniazid use - answerTB
Isoniazid S/E - answer neurotoxicity (seizures, coma, numbness, tingling)
Rifampin + Isoniazid labs drawn - answer liver labs (hepatotoxicity)
Rifampin S/E - answer blurred vision, drowsiness, dyspnea, shivering, chills
OTC allergy medications use (symptoms) - answer runny nose, itchy eyes, itchy throat
category of drugs for OTC allergy medications - answer antihistamines
S/E for allergy medications - answer restlessness, headache, sedation (depending on
med)
OTC cold medications - answerdecongestiants
contraindications of OTC medications - answercardiac issues (sympathomimetics cause
HTN)
all OTC medications contain dozens of ingredients with varying percentage - answerjust
something to note!
risks for overdose of OTC medications - answerelderly
how do you know OTC cold and allergy medications are effective - answersymptoms
are improving, so continue the course
fluticasone Ph Class - answercorticosteroid
fluticasone administration - answerinhalation
fluticasone S/E - answernasal dryness, epistaxis, decreased inflammation (cuz its a
corticosteroid)
who uses fluticasone? - answerrespiratory conditions to widen bronchioles
pt education after fluticasone - answerrinse mouth afterwards (can cause thrush)
steps to administer intranasal medications - answer- blow nose
- shake medication/prime first puff
, - do not swallow medication, spit
Oxymethazoline use - answernasal decongestion
oxymethazoline S/E - answerrebound congestion if used more than 3-5 days, dryness
of nasal mucosa
diphenhydramine Th + Ph Class - answerTh: antihistamine
Ph: H1 (respiratory) receptor antagonist
diphenhydramine S/E - answeranticholinergic effects (dry mouth, tachycardia,
hypertension, constipation), paradoxical CNS symptoms (agitation, nervousness,
insomnia)
diphenhydramine administration - answer25mg/min to prevent sedation and shock
anticholinergic drugs contraindications - answerBPH
prednisone ph class - answercorticosteroid (anti-inflammation)
prednisone use - answerasthma, COPD (opens airways to be able to get meds
throughout)
prednisone S/E - answerosteoporosis (long-term), risk for infection, tachycardia,
hypertension, hyperglycemia, cushing syndrome, weight gain, tremors, anxiety
how often should prednisone be used - answer5-10 days (after 10 = taper down doses)
prednisone pt ed - answerrisk for infections (report s/s of infection), check blood sugar if
diabetic
dextromethorphan ph class - answerantitussive aka cough suppressant (centrally
acting)
dextromethorphan S/E - answerCNS toxicity
dextromethorphan contraindications - answerelderly, careful in teens, excessive
bronchial secretions (COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis) *you WANT the pt to cough out
secretions*
albuterol ph class - answerSABA, bronchodilator
albuterol use - answeracute asthma attacks *to open airways*
albuterol S/E - answersympathomimetic (bronchodilation, pupil dilation, tachypnea,
tachycardia, tremors, dry mouth)
