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-Chlorpheniramine
-Diphenhydramine -Meclizine -Promethazine Nm class? |
First generation antihistamines
Name them? 4ct |
-Chlorpheniramine
-Diphenhydramine -Meclizine -Promethazine |
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-Cetirizine
-Fexofenadine -Loratadine What Class? |
Second-generation antihistamines
Nm Them? |
-Cetirizine
-Fexofenadine -Loratadine |
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Rx is used for:
-Induces Sleep -Pre-Op Sedation -N / V Nm Rx-s: 2ct |
-Diphenhydramine
-Promethazine Used for ? 3ct |
-Induces Sleep
-Pre-Op Sedation -N / V |
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Nm Class
-B/P Increased -CNS stimulation -Insomnia -Tachycardia -Urinary retention |
~Decongestants Oral
Nm S/E 5ct |
-B/P Increased
-CNS stimulation -Insomnia -Tachycardia -Urinary retention What Class of Rx? |
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Should not be used in kids under 6yrs of age.
Name the General catagory? |
Cough & Cold
Medications AGE LIMIT IS? Under (?) |
Should not be used in kids
~Under 6yrs of age. |
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Nm the Rx & Brand Nm?
May increase BP. Should never be used longer than 3-5 days to avoid rebound congestion that results from excessive vasoconstriction and tissue ischemia. Do NOT give to kids <6yo & elderly. |
Oxymetazoline
(Afrin) Do NOT give to who yoa? 2ct Duration of use? |
<6yo & elderly.
Should never be used longer than 3-5 days to avoid rebound congestion |
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A mast cell stabilizer that is slightly less effective
but can be used in pts who do not tolerate -Glucocorticoids |
Cromolyn
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Most efficacious anti-inflammatory
convenient and effective few adverse side effects. |
Glucocorticoids for allergic rhinitis
List Pointrs ? |
Most efficacious anti-inflammatory
convenient and effective few adverse side effects. |
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-Oral nonprescription Rx
-used for years. -reduces adhesiveness/surface tension of respiratory tract secretions |
Guaifenesin
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-Most widely used opioid antitussive drug.
Does not cause: -drowsiness -euphoria -analgesia or -other CNS effects (except extremely high doses). |
Dextromethorphan
List points: 3ct |
-Most widely used opioid antitussive drug.
Does not cause: -drowsiness -euphoria -analgesia or -other CNS effects (except extremely high doses). |
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Moderate opioid agonist
will cause intolerable adverse effects if they are given in a dosage sufficient to alleviate severe pain. Given in submaximal doses to tx mod to mild pain & often with NSAIDS. |
Codeine
Hydrocodone |
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