fexofenadine

Question 1

what is the classification of fexofenadine

Answer 1

Piperidine (antihistamine)

Question 2

what is the trade name for fexofenadine

Answer 2

Allegra

Question 3

what is the pharmacotherapeutics (use) of fexofenadine

Answer 3

relieves symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergies. most effective is used before onset of symptoms

Question 4

how is fexofenadine administered

Answer 4

orally

Question 5

what is the onset of fexofenadine

Answer 5

1-2 hrs

Question 6

what is the peak of fexofenadine

Answer 6

2-6 hrs

Question 7

what is the pharmacodynamics of fexofenadine

Answer 7

selectively blocks the effects of histamine at h1-receptor sites

Question 8

what are the C/I and precautions of fexofenadine

Answer 8

hypersensitivity

Question 9

what are the A/E of fexofenadine

Answer 9

N/V, dysmenorrhea, drowsiness, dyspepsia, and fatigue

Question 10

what are the D/I of fexofenadine

Answer 10

only a few drug interactions are associated with fexofenadine

Question 11

what health status do you assess with fexofenadine

Answer 11

assess pregnancy, lactation, and renal status

Question 12

what is the life span and gender of fexofenadine

Answer 12

pregnancy category C

Question 13

how would you assess lifestyle, diet and habits with patients taking fexofenadine

Answer 13

evaluate how often the pt drinks apple, grapefruit or orange juice

Question 14

how would you assess the environment of pt taking fexofenadine

Answer 14

assess environment where drug will be given. if does is missed, have client take med as soon as they remember, unless it is almost time for next dose

Question 15

how would you maximize the therapeutic effects of fexofenadine

Answer 15

institute measures to prevent dangers associated with thickening of respiratory secretions

Question 16

how would you minimize the A/E of fexofenadine

Answer 16

refrain from giving the pt apple, grapefruit or orange juice with fexofenadine because these juices decrease its absorption

Question 17

what are the patient and family education of fexofenadine

Answer 17

• caution pts to take the drug as prescribed
• tell pts to avoid the use of other OTC drugs
• teach pts to take fexofenadine with glass of water

Question 18

what are the ongoing assessment and evaluations of fexofenadine

Answer 18

after several days of taking fexofenadine, the pt should experience little discomfort associated with the drug’s A/E