Question 1
Albuterol
ANSWER
short acting
acute asthma attacks
Insomnia & difficulty sleeping
Question 2
Salmeterol
ANSWER
Long- acting= taken daily to control ashtma
Taken every 12 hours= even without symptoms
Due not exceed more than 2x/day
Question 3
You should not take these two drugs for the 1st sign of asthma attacks
ANSWER
1
,fluticasone or salmeterol
Question 4
If you are using a glucocorticoid and a bronchodilator, which order should you use it?
ANSWER
Use the bronchodilator 1st, wait 5 mins, then use the glucocorticoid
Question 5
What should you avoid when taken Salmeterol or Albuteral
ANSWER
Beta- Atenolol, NSAIDS, Naproxen , Ibuprofen
Question 6
(Decongestants) Psedudophedrine/ phenylephrine
ANSWER
used for rhinitis
vasococontriction of respiratory mucosa
Question 7
What should be avoided when taken Decongestants
ANSWER
Caffeine & Stimulants
2
, Question 8
What is the risk when taken decongestants
ANSWER
rebound congestion (use sparingly)
use no more than 3 days
Question 9
Side effects of Decongestants
ANSWER
nervousness
palpitations
insomnia
rebound congestion
Question 10
Antihistamines
ANSWER
allergies, motion sickness, urticaria (hives)
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Albuterol
ANSWER
short acting
acute asthma attacks
Insomnia & difficulty sleeping
Question 2
Salmeterol
ANSWER
Long- acting= taken daily to control ashtma
Taken every 12 hours= even without symptoms
Due not exceed more than 2x/day
Question 3
You should not take these two drugs for the 1st sign of asthma attacks
ANSWER
1
,fluticasone or salmeterol
Question 4
If you are using a glucocorticoid and a bronchodilator, which order should you use it?
ANSWER
Use the bronchodilator 1st, wait 5 mins, then use the glucocorticoid
Question 5
What should you avoid when taken Salmeterol or Albuteral
ANSWER
Beta- Atenolol, NSAIDS, Naproxen , Ibuprofen
Question 6
(Decongestants) Psedudophedrine/ phenylephrine
ANSWER
used for rhinitis
vasococontriction of respiratory mucosa
Question 7
What should be avoided when taken Decongestants
ANSWER
Caffeine & Stimulants
2
, Question 8
What is the risk when taken decongestants
ANSWER
rebound congestion (use sparingly)
use no more than 3 days
Question 9
Side effects of Decongestants
ANSWER
nervousness
palpitations
insomnia
rebound congestion
Question 10
Antihistamines
ANSWER
allergies, motion sickness, urticaria (hives)
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