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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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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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every
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qh
every hour
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QID
4 times a day
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q2h q3h q4h
every 2 hours every 3 hours every 4 hours
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q.s.
as much as required
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S
without
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SOB
shortness of breath
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STAT
immediately
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Syr
syrup
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tab
tablet
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TID
three times a day
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what type of drug is Albuterol
short acting Beta adrenergic bronchodilator
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what type of drug is Formoterol
long acting Beta adrenergic bronchodilator
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what is Albuterols generic name
Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA, or ProAir HFA
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what is Formoterols generic name
Foradil, performist
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what are the common Beta Adrenergic side effects
1. tremor 2. palpitations 3. tachycardia 4. headache 5. Increased BP 6. nervousness 7. insomnia 8. dizziness 9. Nausea
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what kind of drug is a Levalbuterol
Short acting Beta adrenergic bronchodilator
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what is Levalbuterols generic name
Xopenex
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what kind of drug is salmeterol
Long acting beta adrenergic bronchodilators
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what is salmeterols generic name
Serevent
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what type of drug is Albuterol + ipatropium bromide and what is its generic name
short acting beta adrenergic bronchodilators generic name is DuoNeb
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how is Albuterol given and what is its normal dose
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
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how is Albuterol + ipatropium bromide given and is its dosage
SVN: 0.5 ipatropium bromide/ 2.5 albuterol sulfate four times a day
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how is levalbuterol given and its dosage
MDI HFA: 2 inhalations, 45 mcg, every 4-6 hours SVN: 63 mg & 1.25 mg, TID or QID
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how is Salmeterol given and its dosage
DPI diskus: 1 inhalation, 50 mcg, BID
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how is Formoterol given and its dosages
DPI Foradil Aerolizer: 1 cap, 12 mcg, BID SVN perforomist: 20 mcg, BID (Arformoterol Tartrate (Brovana)) SVN: 15 mcg, BID
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what type of drug is Ipratropium Bromide and what is its generic name
It is a Anticholinergic bronchodilator generic name is Atrovent
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what type of drug is Tiotropium Bromide and what is its generic name
it is a Anticholinergic bronchodilator generic name is Spiriva Handihaler
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What are the common side effects of anticholinergic bronchodilators
1. dry mouth 2. nervousness 3. tachycardia 4. cough 5. headache
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what type of drug is Beclomethasone and what is its generic name
it is a inhaled corticosteroid generic name is QVAR
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how is Beclomethasone used and its dosage
MDI QVAR HFA: 1-2 inhalations, 40-80mcg, BID
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what kind of drug is Budesonide and what is its generic name
it is a inhaled corticosteroid generic name pulmicort
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how is Budesonide used and its dosage
SVN Respules: 0.5 standard dosing, BID DPI Flexhaler: 1 puff, 90mcg, 180 mcg, BID
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what type off drug is Mometasone Furoate and its generic name
it is a inhaled corticosteroid generic name asmanex
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how is mometasone used and its dosage
DPI Twisthaler: 1 inhalation, 220 mcg, 110 mcg, daily in pm MDI HFA: 2 inhalations, 100 & 200 mcg, BID
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what type of drug is Fluticasone + Salmeterol and its generic name
it is a combined corticosteroid generic name is Advair
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how is fluticasone + Salmeterol used and its dosage
DPI Diskus: 1 inhalation, 100 mcg, 250 mcg, 500mcg fluticasone/25mcg salmeterol, BID
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what type of drug is Fluticasone + Vilanterol and its generic name
it is a combined corticosteroid generic name is Breo Ellipta
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how is fluticasone+ vilanterol used and its dosage
DPI: 1 inflation, 100 mcg, 200 mcg fluticasone/ 25 mcg vilanterol, BID
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what type of drug is a budenoside + Formoterol and its generic name
it is a combined corticosteroid generic name is Symbicort
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how is budesonide + formoterol used and its dosage
MDI: 2 puffs, budesonide 80-100mcg/ formoterol 4.5mcg, BID
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what type of drug is mometasone+formoterol and its generic name
it is a combined corticosteroid generic name is Dulera
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how is mometasone+formoterol used and its dosage
MDI: 2 inhalations, mometasone 100mcg/ formoterol 5 mcg or 200mcg/5mcg, BID
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what are the common inhaled corticosteroid side effects
1. oropharyngeal fungal infections 2. hoarseness 3. cough 4. bronchospasm 5. sore throat *** should always have patients rinse mouth after using a inhaled corticosteroid
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what type of drug is Acetylcysteine and what is its generic name
it is a mucolytic agent generic name is mucomyst
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how is Acetylcysteine used and its dosage
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
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what are the common side effects of Acetylcysteine
1. bronchospasm 2. sore throat/mouth 3. nausea & vomiting
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what type of drug is Dornase Alfa and its generic name
it is a mucolytic agent generic name is pulmozyme
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how is Dornase Alfa given and its dosage
SVN ampule: 5 mg, 1x a day
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common Dornase Alfa side effects
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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