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18 Cards in this Set
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Brand names for pseudoephedrine are?
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Afrin
Drixoral Non-Drowsy Formula Sudafed Triaminic AM Decongestant Formula |
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Therapeutic classification of pseudoephedrine are?
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allergy
cold cough nasal drying agents and decongestants |
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Indication for pseudoephedrine is?
Symptomatic management of nasal congestion associated with? |
acute viral upper respiratory tract infections
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Indication for pseudoephedrine is?
Used in combination with antihistamines in the management of? |
allergic conditions
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Indication for pseudoephedrine is?
Used to open obstructed eustachian tubes in? |
chronic otic inflammation or infection
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MOA for pseudoephedrine?
Stimulates alpha- and beta-? |
adrenergic receptors
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MOA for pseudoephedrine?
Produces vasoconstriction in the? |
respiratory tract mucosa (alpha-adrenergic stimulation)
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MOA for pseudoephedrine?
Possibly causes bronchodilation which is? |
beta2-adrenergic stimulation
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Therapeutic effects of pseudoephedrine?
Reduction of what in nasal passages (3)? |
nasal congestion
hyperemia swelling |
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Where should the nurse assess for congestion periodically and throughout therapy?
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nasal
sinus eustachian tube |
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Monitor pulse and blood pressure before and during therapy.
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okay
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Assess lung sounds and character of bronchial secretions. Maintain fluid intake of 1500-2000 ml/day
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to decrease viscosity of secretions
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Administer pseudoephedrine at least how many hours before bedtime to minimize insomnia
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2 hours
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Contents of capsule can be mixed with ____ or _____ and swallowed without chewing for patients with difficulty swallowing.
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jam or jelly
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Instruct patient to take meds exactly as directed and not to take more than recommended. If dose is missed, take within ___ ____, if remembered later, omit. No double dosing
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1 hour
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Instruct patient to notify hcp if what 6 things occur, because these symptoms may indicate overdosage.
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nervousness
slow heart rate fast heart rate breathing difficulties hallucinations seizures |
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Instruct patient to contact hcp if symptoms don't improve within ___ _____ of if fever is present
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7 days
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Effectiveness of therapy can be demonstrated by?
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decreased nasal, sinus, or eustachian tube congestion
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