NURS 303: Respiratory Meds – Accurate Solutions
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Antihistamines do what? blocks action of histamine
What drug class that affects the upper Sympathomimetics
airway mimic the action of the
sympathetic nervous system?
What upper airway drug class BLOCK Antitussives
the cough reflex?
What upper airway drug class Expectorants
INCREASE productivity of cough to
clear the airways?
What upper airway drug class thins Mucolytics
mucous secretions and makes them
easier to flow?
What is the prototype for 1st diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
generation Antihistamines?
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl) -mild allergic reactions
used for? -seasonal allergies
-mild transfusion reactions
-urticaria (hives)
-motion sickness
What is the main adverse drug drowsiness
reaction of diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)?
, What type of antihistamine is added to diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
cold medications?
A nurse needs to educate a client -alcohol
taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to -other CNS depressants
NOT take the med with what other
substances?
If a nurse is administering a sedating at least 30 min before
antihistamine like Benadryl for motion
sickness, the nurse should administer
the med at least how long BEFORE
the activity that will cause motion
sickness?
Why do clients who have narrow- because it can cause a sudden and painful increase
angle glaucoma need to AVOID taking in intraocular pressure that could damage the optic
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)? nerve
How do 2nd generation 2nd generation antihistamines are non-sedating and
Antihistamines compare to 1st have fewer side effects
generation Antihistamines?
What are examples of oral 2nd -cetirizine (Zyrtec)
generation Antihistamines ? -fexofenadine (Allegra)
-loratadine (Claritin)
2nd Generation antihistamines such as seasonal allergic rhinitis and idiopathic urticaria
cetirizine (Zyretc), Allegra, Claritin are (hives of unknown cause)
used to treat what?
How does dosing of 2nd generation 2nd generation antihistamines therapeutic effects are
antihistamines differ from 1st longer lasting than 1st generation so dosing is once
generation? daily
What is the prototype for the phenylephrine (Sudafed)
Sympathomimetics drug class?
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Terms in this set (104)
Antihistamines do what? blocks action of histamine
What drug class that affects the upper Sympathomimetics
airway mimic the action of the
sympathetic nervous system?
What upper airway drug class BLOCK Antitussives
the cough reflex?
What upper airway drug class Expectorants
INCREASE productivity of cough to
clear the airways?
What upper airway drug class thins Mucolytics
mucous secretions and makes them
easier to flow?
What is the prototype for 1st diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
generation Antihistamines?
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl) -mild allergic reactions
used for? -seasonal allergies
-mild transfusion reactions
-urticaria (hives)
-motion sickness
What is the main adverse drug drowsiness
reaction of diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)?
, What type of antihistamine is added to diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
cold medications?
A nurse needs to educate a client -alcohol
taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to -other CNS depressants
NOT take the med with what other
substances?
If a nurse is administering a sedating at least 30 min before
antihistamine like Benadryl for motion
sickness, the nurse should administer
the med at least how long BEFORE
the activity that will cause motion
sickness?
Why do clients who have narrow- because it can cause a sudden and painful increase
angle glaucoma need to AVOID taking in intraocular pressure that could damage the optic
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)? nerve
How do 2nd generation 2nd generation antihistamines are non-sedating and
Antihistamines compare to 1st have fewer side effects
generation Antihistamines?
What are examples of oral 2nd -cetirizine (Zyrtec)
generation Antihistamines ? -fexofenadine (Allegra)
-loratadine (Claritin)
2nd Generation antihistamines such as seasonal allergic rhinitis and idiopathic urticaria
cetirizine (Zyretc), Allegra, Claritin are (hives of unknown cause)
used to treat what?
How does dosing of 2nd generation 2nd generation antihistamines therapeutic effects are
antihistamines differ from 1st longer lasting than 1st generation so dosing is once
generation? daily
What is the prototype for the phenylephrine (Sudafed)
Sympathomimetics drug class?
