Drug Quiz 2 Benadryl Flashcards
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Description
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blocks histamine release, thereby reducing broncho constriction, vasodilation, and edema
2
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Precaution
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can cause sedation or confusion, hypertension, tachycardia, and palpations
3
Q
Side effect
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fatigue, sedation, dizziness, disturbed coordination, phosensitivity, drying/thickening of secretions, abdom pain
4
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Class
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antihistamine
5
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indication
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allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
6
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contraindication
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hypersensitivity, closed angked glucoma
7
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Dose/Route
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Adult: 25-50 mbPO
Ped: 1mg/kg
do not give infants <3 months PED:
8
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important info
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must be given orally in OTC form only if indicated by medical control
