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influenza
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viral infection that attacks respiratory system: nonproductive cough, myalgia, arthralgia, fever 100-102, sore throat, fatigue
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sinusitis
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inflammation of the sinuses caused by viral, bacterial, fungal infection or allergies, autoimmune issue: tenderness over sinuses, facial pain, fever 101.5, toothpain, halitosis, upper respiratory tract symptoms more than 7 days with poor response to decongestants
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whooping
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whooping cough, initial catarrhal phase, rhinorrhea/mildcough/sneezing for 1-2week, paroxysmal cough for 1-6 weeks after
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productive
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coughs that produce phlegm, treat using expectorants
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nonproductive
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dry cough producing no sputum
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codeine
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gold standard antitussive,
acts on medulla to increase cough threshold, suppression of nonproductive cough caused by mechanical respiratory tract irritation |
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dextromethorphan
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nonopiod codeine analog antitussive,
suppression of nonproductive cough caused by mechanical respiratory tract irritation, side effects: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, GI upset, constipation dont take with MAOIs |
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diphenhydramine
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1st gen antihistamine, sedation
suppression of nonproductive cough caused by chemical or mechanical respiratory tract irritation, side effects: drowsiness, coordination loss, respiratory depression dont take with narcotics, analgesics, benzodiazepines, tranquilizers, MAOIs, anticholinergics |
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guaifenesin
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symptomatic relief of acute ineffective productive coughs, not for chronic cough or coughs involving lower resp. tract
side effects: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, rash, diarrhea, drowsiness, stomach pain |
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nausea
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a sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach, urge to vomit, antiemetics are used to prevent or control symptoms that are caused primarily by motion sickness, pregnancy, and mild infectious disease
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retching
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involuntary diaphragm/abdominal contractions,
vomiting, but nothing comes out |
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vomiting
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forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth
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thrombosis
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strangulation of external hemorrhoid by anal sphincter
minimal pain with thrombosed internal hemorrhoids, ulcers or gangrene may develop if unnoticed, bleeding esp during defecation |
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swelling
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temporary enlargement of cells and/or tissues resulting from excess fluid
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burning
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great degree of irritation of sensory nerve fibers, sensation of warmth or intense heat
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inflammation
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tissue reaction characterized by heat, redness or discoloration, pain, and swelling often associated with trauma, allergy, or infection
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bleeding
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hemorrhoid caused bleeding in lower GI, often appears as bright red spots or streaks on toilet tissue or bright red blood blood around stool in toilet, black or tarry stools indicate a possible upper GI bleed
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vaginal spermicide
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nonprescription contraceptive, prevention of pregnancy and STDs
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emergency contraception
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OTC, pt must be 17+, pharmacist must have done 1hr training for mandatory consult
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abstain
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best method for preventing pregnancy and STDs
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contraceptive foam
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foam, inserts, jellies are made of chemicals that kill sperm. prevent pregnancy via spermicidal action as well as creating a barrier preventing sperm from entering uterus
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vaginal suppository
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sold or semisolid dosage forms that are activated by moisture in the vaginal tract. insert near cervix, onset 10-15 minutes
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cradle
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"cradle cap", seborrheic dermatitis rash that occurs on infants scalp.
treat by massaging oil into scalp, then shampooing to remove loosened scales |
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contact
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contact dermatitis results from contact with environmental factors (irritants or allergens). characteristic distribution (i.e. it shows up where you touched irritant)
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bullae
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blisters larger than 1cm, filled with clear fluid
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nits
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lice eggs, attached to hair near shaft (for warmth); difficult to remove/kill. hatch in 7-10 days
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DEET
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insect repellent: concentration usu. 10-40%, rec. 30%. 50-100% available for adults in insect saturated environments, higher incidence of skin reactions
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UVA
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ultraviolet radiation at 320-400nm, slowly develops tan, penetrates deep into skin and can cause histological and vascular damage to the dermis
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