Pharm 210 - Unit 7 Galen
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine s/e and a/r - Answer--nervous, jittery
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine contraindication/caution - Answer--HTN
-cardiac issues
-diabetes
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine interactions - Answer--caffeine
-antihypertensive meds
-antidysrhythmic meds
Fluticasone action (Intranasal glucocorticoids) - Answer--steroidal action decreases inflammation
Fluticasone uses - Answer--allergic rhinitis
-short term use during allergy season
-no rebound congestion w/this drug
Dextromethorphan (Antitussives) action - Answer--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 - Answer--provide temporary suppression of nonproductive cough, to reduce
viscosity of tenacious secretions
Dextromethorphan s/e and a/r - Answer--nausea
-dizziness
-drowsiness, sedation
Dextromethorphan contraindications - Answer--COPD
-chronic productive cough
-children under 2
Dextromethorphan interactions - Answer--other CNS depressants
-grapefruit juice
Guaifenesin (Expectorants) action - Answer--loosens bronchial secretions so they can be coughed up
Guaifenesin use - Answer--common cold
Guaifenesin s/e and a/r - Answer--n/v
-drowsy
-h/a
Cold medication care plan assessment - Answer--v/s, check for tachycardia, HTN
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine s/e and a/r - Answer--nervous, jittery
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine contraindication/caution - Answer--HTN
-cardiac issues
-diabetes
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine interactions - Answer--caffeine
-antihypertensive meds
-antidysrhythmic meds
Fluticasone action (Intranasal glucocorticoids) - Answer--steroidal action decreases inflammation
Fluticasone uses - Answer--allergic rhinitis
-short term use during allergy season
-no rebound congestion w/this drug
Dextromethorphan (Antitussives) action - Answer--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 - Answer--provide temporary suppression of nonproductive cough, to reduce
viscosity of tenacious secretions
Dextromethorphan s/e and a/r - Answer--nausea
-dizziness
-drowsiness, sedation
Dextromethorphan contraindications - Answer--COPD
-chronic productive cough
-children under 2
Dextromethorphan interactions - Answer--other CNS depressants
-grapefruit juice
Guaifenesin (Expectorants) action - Answer--loosens bronchial secretions so they can be coughed up
Guaifenesin use - Answer--common cold
Guaifenesin s/e and a/r - Answer--n/v
-drowsy
-h/a
Cold medication care plan assessment - Answer--v/s, check for tachycardia, HTN
