PHR913 - Block 2 - Cold And
Cough Exam Study Guide
What is the common cold and the most common cause? - Answer Upper respiratory
tract infection; most common cause is the rhinoviruses
When is the common cold prevalent? How long is the duration of a cold? - Answer
Prevalent Fall through Spring; generally self-limits to 7-14 days.
Common Cold Transmission and Risk Factors (6) - Answer - Self-inoculation
- Aerosol
- Stress
- Smoking
- Allergies
- Crowded areas
Common Cold Clinical Presentation - Frequent (5) - Answer - sore, red throat
- thin to thick nasal discharge
- Sneezing
- Post-nasal drip
- Congestion
Common Cold Clinical Presentation - Infrequent (7) - Answer - cough
- sinus tenderness
- fever (low-grade)
- chills
- headache
- malaise
- myalgia
Common Cold Treatment - Peds - Answer The FDA discourages OTC treatment in
children under 2; labels only show for children 4 and older
Common Cold Treatment - Nonpharm (7) - Answer - frequent hand washing
, - hand sanitizer
- Hydration (soups, broths, teas)
- Rest
- Saline solutions
- Aromatic products
- Humidification
Common Cold Treatment - Pharm (7) - Answer - Decongestants
- Antihistamines
- Analgesics
- Local anesthetics
- Antitussives (anti-cough)
- Protussives (pro-cough)
- Combo products
Common Cold Treatment - Oral/Systemic Decongestants (2) - Answer -
Pseudoephedrine:
2-6 (60 mg), 6-12 (120 mg), 12+ (240 mg) max per day
- Phenylephrine:
2-6 (15 mg), 6-12 (30 mg), 12+ (60 mg) max per day
Common Cold Treatment - Intranasal/Topical - Answer - Phenylephrine (topical)
- Xylometazoline
- Oxymetazoline
Common Cold Treatment - Decongestants MOA, Onset, Indication, ADRs - Answer -
MOA: alpha agonist vasoconstriction
- Onset: 0.5-2 hours
- Indication: for nasal/sinus/Eustachian tube congestion, post nasal drip (COUGH)
- ADRs: CNS, CV stimulation (burning and stinging for systemic)
Pseudoephedrine Sale Regulations; What are the (2) abuse-deterrent products? -
Answer Max of 7.2 g/month, and 24 g/year with record keeping; Nexafed and Zephrex-D
are abuse-deterrent
Cough Exam Study Guide
What is the common cold and the most common cause? - Answer Upper respiratory
tract infection; most common cause is the rhinoviruses
When is the common cold prevalent? How long is the duration of a cold? - Answer
Prevalent Fall through Spring; generally self-limits to 7-14 days.
Common Cold Transmission and Risk Factors (6) - Answer - Self-inoculation
- Aerosol
- Stress
- Smoking
- Allergies
- Crowded areas
Common Cold Clinical Presentation - Frequent (5) - Answer - sore, red throat
- thin to thick nasal discharge
- Sneezing
- Post-nasal drip
- Congestion
Common Cold Clinical Presentation - Infrequent (7) - Answer - cough
- sinus tenderness
- fever (low-grade)
- chills
- headache
- malaise
- myalgia
Common Cold Treatment - Peds - Answer The FDA discourages OTC treatment in
children under 2; labels only show for children 4 and older
Common Cold Treatment - Nonpharm (7) - Answer - frequent hand washing
, - hand sanitizer
- Hydration (soups, broths, teas)
- Rest
- Saline solutions
- Aromatic products
- Humidification
Common Cold Treatment - Pharm (7) - Answer - Decongestants
- Antihistamines
- Analgesics
- Local anesthetics
- Antitussives (anti-cough)
- Protussives (pro-cough)
- Combo products
Common Cold Treatment - Oral/Systemic Decongestants (2) - Answer -
Pseudoephedrine:
2-6 (60 mg), 6-12 (120 mg), 12+ (240 mg) max per day
- Phenylephrine:
2-6 (15 mg), 6-12 (30 mg), 12+ (60 mg) max per day
Common Cold Treatment - Intranasal/Topical - Answer - Phenylephrine (topical)
- Xylometazoline
- Oxymetazoline
Common Cold Treatment - Decongestants MOA, Onset, Indication, ADRs - Answer -
MOA: alpha agonist vasoconstriction
- Onset: 0.5-2 hours
- Indication: for nasal/sinus/Eustachian tube congestion, post nasal drip (COUGH)
- ADRs: CNS, CV stimulation (burning and stinging for systemic)
Pseudoephedrine Sale Regulations; What are the (2) abuse-deterrent products? -
Answer Max of 7.2 g/month, and 24 g/year with record keeping; Nexafed and Zephrex-D
are abuse-deterrent
