Drug Quiz 2 Benadryl Flashcards

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Description

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blocks histamine release, thereby reducing broncho constriction, vasodilation, and edema

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Precaution

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can cause sedation or confusion, hypertension, tachycardia, and palpations

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Side effect

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fatigue, sedation, dizziness, disturbed coordination, phosensitivity, drying/thickening of secretions, abdom pain

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Class

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antihistamine

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indication

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allergic reaction or anaphylaxis

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contraindication

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hypersensitivity, closed angked glucoma

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Dose/Route

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Adult: 25-50 mbPO
Ped: 1mg/kg
do not give infants <3 months PED:

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important info

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must be given orally in OTC form only if indicated by medical control

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