1st generation antihistamines Correct Answer highly sedative
2nd generation antihistamines Correct Answer non-sedating
ABCDE Correct Answer asymmetry, border, color, diameter,
evolving
ACE inhibitors/ARBs Correct Answer -1st choice ACE
-2nd choice ARBs
-"pril"
-"sartan"
-lowers BP not HR "CHILL"
-Only hold for low BP not HR bc no effects on HR
ACE/ARBs reminders Correct Answer A-Antihypertensive
(lowers BP, not HR)
A- Avoid pregnant (not baby safe)
A- Adds potassium (Normal 3.5-5.0)
acute arterial occlusion Correct Answer -pain
-polar
-paresthesia
-paralysis
-pallor
-pulse
-perfusion
Antibiotics side effect Correct Answer phototoxicity, a
reaction caused by a drug's molecules absorbing energy from a
, particular UV wavelength and then damaging surrounding
tissues. The result is marked and severely tender sunburn
Asthma Correct Answer A chronic allergic disorder
characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty,
coughing, and wheezing.
Best position for respiratory distress Correct Answer prone,
best position for covid patients
Beta Blockers Correct Answer -olol
-"Blocks beat"
-lowers HR & BP
"Breaks on the heart"
-Check both BP and pulse before administering
-do not abruptly stop medication, stop over several weeks
bronchodilator drugs are Correct Answer beta
adrenergic/agonist
Calcium channel blockers Correct Answer "calms the heart"
-lowers BP & HR
- -dipine, -zem, -amil
-don't give when both BP & HR are low
Calcium channel blockers adverse effects * Correct Answer -
decrease tension
-bradycardia
-peripheral edema
-skin flushing
-constipation/ pain in ileus