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1
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what does the abbreviation a stand for

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before

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a.c.

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before meals

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ad lib.

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as much as desired

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BID.

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twice a day

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C

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with

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caps

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capsule

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dil

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dilute

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Elix

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elixir

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et

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and

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Gm

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gram

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gtt

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drop

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Hs

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at bedtime

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IM

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intramuscular

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IV

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intravenous

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I & O

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intake and output

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L

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liter

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liq

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liquid

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ml

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milliliter

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Nebul.

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to spray or nebulize

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NOC

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night

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21
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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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P

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after

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PO.

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by mouth

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PRN

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as needed

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q

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every

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qh

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every hour

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27
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QID

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4 times a day

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q2h
q3h
q4h

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every 2 hours
every 3 hours
every 4 hours

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q.s.

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as much as required

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S

31
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SOB

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shortness of breath

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STAT

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immediately

33
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Syr

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tab

35
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TID

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three times a day

36
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what type of drug is Albuterol

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short acting Beta adrenergic bronchodilator

37
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what type of drug is Formoterol

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long acting Beta adrenergic bronchodilator

38
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what is Albuterols generic name

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Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA, or ProAir HFA

39
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what is Formoterols generic name

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Foradil, performist

40
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what are the common Beta Adrenergic side effects

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  1. tremor
  2. palpitations
  3. tachycardia
  4. headache
  5. Increased BP
  6. nervousness
  7. insomnia
  8. dizziness
  9. Nausea
41
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what kind of drug is a Levalbuterol

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Short acting Beta adrenergic bronchodilator

42
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what is Levalbuterols generic name

43
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what kind of drug is salmeterol

A

Long acting beta adrenergic bronchodilators

44
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what is salmeterols generic name

45
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what type of drug is Albuterol + ipatropium bromide and what is its generic name

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short acting beta adrenergic bronchodilators
generic name is DuoNeb

46
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how is Albuterol given and what is its normal dose

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MDI: 2 inhalations, 90 mcg, every 4-6 hours
SVN: 2.5-5 mg, 3-4 times a day
standard adult dose 2.5 mg

47
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how is Albuterol + ipatropium bromide given and is its dosage

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SVN: 0.5 ipatropium bromide/ 2.5 albuterol sulfate
four times a day

48
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how is levalbuterol given and its dosage

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MDI HFA: 2 inhalations, 45 mcg, every 4-6 hours
SVN: 63 mg & 1.25 mg, TID or QID

49
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how is Salmeterol given and its dosage

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DPI diskus: 1 inhalation, 50 mcg, BID

50
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how is Formoterol given and its dosages

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DPI Foradil Aerolizer: 1 cap, 12 mcg, BID
SVN perforomist: 20 mcg, BID (Arformoterol Tartrate (Brovana))
SVN: 15 mcg, BID

51
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what type of drug is Ipratropium Bromide and what is its generic name

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It is a Anticholinergic bronchodilator
generic name is Atrovent

52
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what type of drug is Tiotropium Bromide and what is its generic name

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it is a Anticholinergic bronchodilator
generic name is Spiriva Handihaler

53
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What are the common side effects of anticholinergic bronchodilators

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  1. dry mouth
  2. nervousness
  3. tachycardia
  4. cough
  5. headache
54
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what type of drug is Beclomethasone and what is its generic name

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it is a inhaled corticosteroid
generic name is QVAR

55
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how is Beclomethasone used and its dosage

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MDI QVAR HFA: 1-2 inhalations, 40-80mcg, BID

56
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what kind of drug is Budesonide and what is its generic name

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it is a inhaled corticosteroid
generic name pulmicort

57
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how is Budesonide used and its dosage

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SVN Respules: 0.5 standard dosing, BID
DPI Flexhaler: 1 puff, 90mcg, 180 mcg, BID

58
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what type off drug is Mometasone Furoate and its generic name

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it is a inhaled corticosteroid
generic name asmanex

59
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how is mometasone used and its dosage

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DPI Twisthaler: 1 inhalation, 220 mcg, 110 mcg, daily in pm
MDI HFA: 2 inhalations, 100 & 200 mcg, BID

60
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what type of drug is Fluticasone + Salmeterol and its generic name

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it is a combined corticosteroid
generic name is Advair

61
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how is fluticasone + Salmeterol used and its dosage

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DPI Diskus: 1 inhalation, 100 mcg, 250 mcg, 500mcg fluticasone/25mcg salmeterol, BID

62
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what type of drug is Fluticasone + Vilanterol and its generic name

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it is a combined corticosteroid
generic name is Breo Ellipta

63
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how is fluticasone+ vilanterol used and its dosage

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DPI: 1 inflation, 100 mcg, 200 mcg fluticasone/ 25 mcg vilanterol, BID

64
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what type of drug is a budenoside + Formoterol and its generic name

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it is a combined corticosteroid
generic name is Symbicort

65
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how is budesonide + formoterol used and its dosage

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MDI: 2 puffs, budesonide 80-100mcg/ formoterol 4.5mcg, BID

66
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what type of drug is mometasone+formoterol and its generic name

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it is a combined corticosteroid
generic name is Dulera

67
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how is mometasone+formoterol used and its dosage

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MDI: 2 inhalations, mometasone 100mcg/ formoterol 5 mcg or 200mcg/5mcg, BID

68
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what are the common inhaled corticosteroid side effects

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  1. oropharyngeal fungal infections
  2. hoarseness
  3. cough
  4. bronchospasm
  5. sore throat
    *** should always have patients rinse mouth after using a inhaled corticosteroid
69
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what type of drug is Acetylcysteine and what is its generic name

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it is a mucolytic agent
generic name is mucomyst

70
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how is Acetylcysteine used and its dosage

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SVN: 3-5 ml of 20% solution, 6-10 ml of 10% solution, TID or QID
*** bronchodilator should always one given 10-15 mins prior to each dose

71
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what are the common side effects of Acetylcysteine

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  1. bronchospasm
  2. sore throat/mouth
  3. nausea & vomiting
72
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what type of drug is Dornase Alfa and its generic name

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it is a mucolytic agent
generic name is pulmozyme

73
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how is Dornase Alfa given and its dosage

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SVN ampule: 5 mg, 1x a day

74
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common Dornase Alfa side effects

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  1. change/loss of voice
  2. sore throat
  3. chest pain
  4. red watery eyes
  5. rash
  6. fever
  7. runny nose
  8. difficulty breathing

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