NURS 218 Final Exam
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Common Cold Guaifenesin (Robitussin, Mucinex)
1 2
Def Action
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
3 4
Action AE
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Terms in this set (102)
, Common Cold Viral infection of upper respiratory tract
Def
Rhinitis Inflammation and congestion of nasal mucous
Def
Sinusitis Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the
Def para-nasal sinuses
Common cm: nasal congestion, cough, bronchial
Rhinosinusitis
secretions, atelectasis (part of the lung is airless and
CM
collapsed)
Pseudoephedrine Acts directly on adrenergic receptors and indirectly
(Sudafed) by releasing norepi from its storage sites
Action
Pseudoephedrine Temp. relief of symptoms associated w/ nasal
(Sudafed) congestion due to common cold, allergies, or sinuses
Use
Pseudoephedrine Hypotension, insomnia, urinary retention
(Sudafed)
AE
Pseudoephedrine Hypertension, CAD, Narrow-angled glaucoma
(Sudafed)
Cont
Dextromethorphan Suppress cough through the medulla oblongata,
Action throatm trachea, or lungs
Dextromethorphan Nonproductive coughing that interferes w/ sleep
Use
Nausea and Drowsiness
Dextromethorphan
AE Post op patients who are using w/ may experience a
cough
Dextromethorphan High dose = hallucinations
Cont abusive drug
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
Dehydration, dizziness, gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities
Choose an answer
Common Cold Guaifenesin (Robitussin, Mucinex)
1 2
Def Action
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
3 4
Action AE
Don't know?
Terms in this set (102)
, Common Cold Viral infection of upper respiratory tract
Def
Rhinitis Inflammation and congestion of nasal mucous
Def
Sinusitis Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the
Def para-nasal sinuses
Common cm: nasal congestion, cough, bronchial
Rhinosinusitis
secretions, atelectasis (part of the lung is airless and
CM
collapsed)
Pseudoephedrine Acts directly on adrenergic receptors and indirectly
(Sudafed) by releasing norepi from its storage sites
Action
Pseudoephedrine Temp. relief of symptoms associated w/ nasal
(Sudafed) congestion due to common cold, allergies, or sinuses
Use
Pseudoephedrine Hypotension, insomnia, urinary retention
(Sudafed)
AE
Pseudoephedrine Hypertension, CAD, Narrow-angled glaucoma
(Sudafed)
Cont
Dextromethorphan Suppress cough through the medulla oblongata,
Action throatm trachea, or lungs
Dextromethorphan Nonproductive coughing that interferes w/ sleep
Use
Nausea and Drowsiness
Dextromethorphan
AE Post op patients who are using w/ may experience a
cough
Dextromethorphan High dose = hallucinations
Cont abusive drug
