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1
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Congestion is a result of inflammation/mucus and treated by what three drugs?

A

1-Oxymetazoline
2- Phenylephrine
3- Pseudophedrine (restricted sales)

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2
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____ decongestants are longer lasting but may cause increased HR and BP while _____ are fast/short acting, and hard to dose

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Systemic

Topical

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Rinorrhea is caused by mucus draining to clear dead cells and is treated using what 3 antihistamine (H1) drugs?

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1-Diphenhydramine (drowsiness)
2-Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
3-Loratidine (Claritin) less drowsiness

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A ______ cough has no mucus and is common to smokers and those with raspy, dry throats. Whearas _____ coughs move mucus and remove debris

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Non-productive

Productive

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5
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Which 3 drugs are antitussives?

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1- Codeine (Sched V in utah)
2- Diphenhydramine (anithistamine)
3- Dextromethorphan (robotussin)

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6
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Which drug is used to increase a productive cough?

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Expectorant

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

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7
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Cough drops/syrupy products are used to coat the throat to reduce irritation and are examples of what?

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Demulcents

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8
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What does drinking water or using a humidifier do for a cold?

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Decreases viscosity of mucus and increases productive cough

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9
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What are 3 antivirals that are frequently used?

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1-Oseltamivir (Tamiflu-not OTC)
2-Zanamivir (Relenza-not OTC)
3=Docosanol (Abreva)- cold sores

*Take early

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Which analgesic is an antipyretic, Gi irritant, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and may cause Reye Syndrome?

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Aspirin (Acetyl Salicylic Acid)

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11
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Which analgesic is not anti-inflammatory, not a cox 1 or 2 inhibitor, does not irritate the GI, not an anticoagulant but has liver toxicity?

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Acetaminophen

*dont use with alcohol

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Which analgesic is similar to aspirin but does not cause Reye syndrome and is more of a cox 2 inhibitor?

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Ibuprofen

*naproxen is long lasting version

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13
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What are three other agents for colds that have debatable effectiveness?

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1-Zinc
2-Menthol
3-Phenol

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14
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Which drugs are adenosine antagonists that have minor CVS effects, are a diuretic and stimulate gastric secretion?

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Xanthines (Caffeine)

*Vivarin is a brand

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15
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What are 3 ways nicotine is administered to treat tobacco dependence?

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1-Patch
2-Lozenges
3-Gum

*cause dizziness, headache, nausea

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16
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What are two depressant drugs that aid in sleep?

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1-Diphenhydramine (antihistamine; sleep aid)

2- Doxylamine (antihistamine, sleep aid)

17
Q

Which anti fungal is used for thrush and vaginal infections?

A

Miconazole

18
Q

What are two antibiotics used for minor abrasions?

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1-Polysporin (Bacitracin and polymycin)

2-Neosporin (Neomycin)

19
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Which topical anti-inflammatory is used for skin lesions, eczema, insect bits and poison ivy?

A

Hydrocortisone

20
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What topical ointment is used for pain relief and works through TRPV channels by depleting substance P?

A

Capsaicin

21
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What are two drugs used to treat motion sickness?

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1-Scopolamine (anticholinergic)

2-Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine, anticholinergic)-may cause dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision and reduced urination

22
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Which drug is used as a hair growth stimulant working through vasodilation?

A

Minoxidil (Rogaine)

*can cause rapid heart beat

23
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What is used to treat hemorrhoids?

A

Phenylephrine

*vasoconstriction

24
Q

The active ingredient anandamide in Marijuana acts on cannabinoid receptors and has what 6 effects?

A 
1-Munchies
2-Euphoria/relaxation
3-Memory, learning and motivation problems
4-Loss of coordination
5-Increased HR
6-Respiratory difficulty
25
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What FDA approved cannabinoid agonist increases appetite, is anti-nausea, and a CB1 agonist?

A

Marinol (Dronabinol)

*synthetic THC

26
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What are 4 proposed uses for THC/Marijuana?

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1-anti-nausea
2-increase appetite
3-glaucoma-reduce intraocular pressure
4-chronic pain

27
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Which drug was approved in europe and later withdrawn but acts as a CB1 antagonist and was used to treat obesity by reducing appetite?

A

Acomplia (Rimonabant)

28
Q

Which products contain cannabinoid agonists/antagonists and were originally legal but have since been outlawed?

A

Spice

29
Q

Which herb is used to treat depression?

A

St. Johns Wort

30
Q

Which herb is used to treat colds, although it is controversial?

A

Echinacea

31
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Which herb is used for skin care and a supplement to treat constipation?

A

Aloe vera

32
Q

Which herb is used to prevent urinary tract infection?

A

Cranberry

33
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Which herb is used to improve memory but can increase bleeding?

A

Gingko

34
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Which herb can boost immune system but may lower blood sugar?

A

Ginseng

35
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Which Herb is a sympathomimetic containing ephedrine and is used for short term weight loss?

A

Ephedra

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