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Colds Flashcards

1
Q

Symptoms of colds appear _____ hrs after exposure to virus

A

18-48

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2
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Symptoms last for _____ days

A

4-5

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3
Q

Main route of colds

A

Direct contact

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4
Q

Provide relief of NASAL CONGESTION caused by allergies and URTI

A

Nasal decongestants

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5
Q

Stimulates the a-adrenergic receptor of vascular smooth muscle (vasoconstriction)

A

Adrenergics

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6
Q

Anti-inflammatory effect

A

Nasal steroids/corticosteroids

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7
Q

Disadvantage of TOPICAL decongestants

A

RHINITIS MEDICAMENTOSA

- rebound congestion when used longer than 3-5 days

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8
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Disadvantage of ORAL decongestants

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Contraindicated in patients taking MAOI

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9
Q

Decongestant given to
Pregnant wonen
Infants <6mos
Children <2yrs

A

Topical saline nasal prods

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10
Q

Sympathomimetic agents can cause

A

Rebound congestion

Apnea

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11
Q

Oral decongestant with high risk of hemorrhagic stroke or cerrebral hemorrhage

A

Phenylpropanolamine

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12
Q

Topical decongestant

A

Beclomethasone dipropionate

Flunisolide

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13
Q

Oral decongestants

A

Phelephrine
Phenylpropanolamine
Pseudoephedrine

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14
Q

Most sedating antihistamine for colds

A

Ethanolamines

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15
Q

Provide relief for sneezing and itching eyes

A

Antihistamines

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16
Q

Side effecs of antihistamines for colds

A

Anti-cholinergic effects

Constipation - most common

17
Q

Contraindications of antihistamines

A

Narrow angle glaucoma
BPH
Asthma attacks
Lower respi disease

18
Q

Colds with malaise, fatigue and headache

A

Analgesics

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