Pharm 210 - Unit 7 Galen Exam Questions with Verified Answers Latest Update 2025
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine s/e and a/r - Answers -nervous, jittery
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine contraindication/caution - Answers -HTN
-cardiac issues
-diabetes
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine interactions - Answers -caffeine
-antihypertensive meds
-antidysrhythmic meds
Fluticasone action (Intranasal glucocorticoids) - Answers -steroidal action decreases inflammation
Fluticasone uses - Answers -allergic rhinitis
-short term use during allergy season
-no rebound congestion w/this drug
Dextromethorphan (Antitussives) action - Answers -act on the cough-control center in the medulla to
suppress the cough reflex
-nonnarcotic
-3 types of antitussives -nonnarcotic, narcotic, or combo
Dextromethorphan uses - Answers -provide temporary suppression of nonproductive cough, to reduce
viscosity of tenacious secretions
Dextromethorphan s/e and a/r - Answers -nausea
-dizziness
-drowsiness, sedation
Dextromethorphan contraindications - Answers -COPD
-chronic productive cough
-children under 2
Dextromethorphan interactions - Answers -other CNS depressants
-grapefruit juice
, Guaifenesin (Expectorants) action - Answers -loosens bronchial secretions so they can be coughed up
Guaifenesin use - Answers -common cold
Guaifenesin s/e and a/r - Answers -n/v
-drowsy
-h/a
Cold medication care plan assessment - Answers -v/s, check for tachycardia, HTN
-medication/medical history
-cardiac and respiratory status
Cold medication care plan interventions/teaching - Answers -monitor v/s
-monitor secretions
-monitor for cough suppression and respiratory status w/narcotics
-teach proper use of nasal spray
-increase fluids - especially w/expectorant
-don't drive until action is known
-decongestants can cause insomnia, don't take at night
-read labels to know what medications are in multiple symptom control medication
-contact HCP if symptoms last longer than a week
Bronchodilator (adrenergic/beta 2 agonist) - Albuterol action - Answers -stimulates beta 2 adrenergic
receptors in the lungs, which relaxes bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation
-rapid onset
-longer duration and fewer side effects than EPI
Bronchodilator (Beta 2 agonist) Albuterol use - Answers -treat bronchospasm, asthma, bronchitis, COPD
-rescue inhaler
Bronchodilator Albuterol s/e and a/r - Answers
Bronchodilator Albuterol contraindications - Answers -cardiac disease
-HTN
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine s/e and a/r - Answers -nervous, jittery
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine contraindication/caution - Answers -HTN
-cardiac issues
-diabetes
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine interactions - Answers -caffeine
-antihypertensive meds
-antidysrhythmic meds
Fluticasone action (Intranasal glucocorticoids) - Answers -steroidal action decreases inflammation
Fluticasone uses - Answers -allergic rhinitis
-short term use during allergy season
-no rebound congestion w/this drug
Dextromethorphan (Antitussives) action - Answers -act on the cough-control center in the medulla to
suppress the cough reflex
-nonnarcotic
-3 types of antitussives -nonnarcotic, narcotic, or combo
Dextromethorphan uses - Answers -provide temporary suppression of nonproductive cough, to reduce
viscosity of tenacious secretions
Dextromethorphan s/e and a/r - Answers -nausea
-dizziness
-drowsiness, sedation
Dextromethorphan contraindications - Answers -COPD
-chronic productive cough
-children under 2
Dextromethorphan interactions - Answers -other CNS depressants
-grapefruit juice
, Guaifenesin (Expectorants) action - Answers -loosens bronchial secretions so they can be coughed up
Guaifenesin use - Answers -common cold
Guaifenesin s/e and a/r - Answers -n/v
-drowsy
-h/a
Cold medication care plan assessment - Answers -v/s, check for tachycardia, HTN
-medication/medical history
-cardiac and respiratory status
Cold medication care plan interventions/teaching - Answers -monitor v/s
-monitor secretions
-monitor for cough suppression and respiratory status w/narcotics
-teach proper use of nasal spray
-increase fluids - especially w/expectorant
-don't drive until action is known
-decongestants can cause insomnia, don't take at night
-read labels to know what medications are in multiple symptom control medication
-contact HCP if symptoms last longer than a week
Bronchodilator (adrenergic/beta 2 agonist) - Albuterol action - Answers -stimulates beta 2 adrenergic
receptors in the lungs, which relaxes bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation
-rapid onset
-longer duration and fewer side effects than EPI
Bronchodilator (Beta 2 agonist) Albuterol use - Answers -treat bronchospasm, asthma, bronchitis, COPD
-rescue inhaler
Bronchodilator Albuterol s/e and a/r - Answers
Bronchodilator Albuterol contraindications - Answers -cardiac disease
-HTN
