Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
Diphenhydramine
A
Benadryl
2
Q
Cetirizine
A
Zyrtec
3
Q
Levocetirizine
A
Xyzal
4
Q
Loratadine
A
Claritin
5
Q
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
A
Vistaril
6
Q
Fluticasone
A
Flonase
7
Q
Mometasone
A
Nasonex
8
Q
Triamcinolone
A
Nasacort
9
Q
What two generic drugs are 1st gen antihistamines?
A
Diphenhydramine
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
10
Q
What class are Fluticasone, Mometasone, Triamcinolone?
A
Nasal Corticosteroid
11
Q
What three counseling pearls would you tell a patient using a nasal corticosteroid?
A
1) Must be primed before use
2) Blow nose before use
3) Shake well
12
Q
What is the main side effect that a 1st gen antihistamine has that a 2nd gen antihistamine doesn’t have?
A
Drowsiness
13
Q
What three brand name drugs are 2nd gen antihistamines
A
Claritin, Xyzal, Zyrtec
