resp Flashcards
what are the symptoms of cold and flu?
blocked, runny nose, sneezing, cough
sore throat
fever aches and pain
earache
difference between normal cold and the flu
flu is more sudden and severe
when would you refer someone with cold and flu?
no improvement after 2 weeks
middle ear pain not improving with analgesics
persisting productive cough
what is the max duration of use for decongensant nasal sprays and why?
7 days
rebound nasal congestion
which conditions must you avoid decongestants?
hypertension hyperthyroidism diabetes cvd glaucoma prostatic enlargement
which medications must you avoid givign a decongestant with
MAOIs
TCAs
beta blockers
how do antihistamines work in cold and flu remedies
dries up nasal secretions
what is the max duration of use of certain cough and cold medications in pt aged 6-12?
max 5 day use
give examples of antitussive ingredients?
examples of expectorant ingredients?
anti-tussive: pholcodine and dextromethorphan
expectorants: guaifenesin
when would you refer someone with a cough?
if persists for more than 3 weeks chest pain wheesing sob night time cough green/yellow brown sputum
which otc products would you recommend for dry cough?
anti-tussives eg pholcodine, dextromethorphan, codeine linctus
which otc products would you recommend for chest cough?
expectorants eg guaifenesin
antihistamines eg diphenydramine, promethazine
which otc products would you recommend for any cough type?
demulcents eg glycerol and simple linctus
which product must you NOT treat chesty coughs with? and why
anti-tussives bc risk of infection
what are the symptoms of hayfever?
itchy watery eyes
nasal symptoms
which conditions should antihistamines be cautioned in?
glaucoma
epilepsy
BPH
which medication is contraindicated with antihistamines?
MAOI
WHAT is the age requirement for:
loratadine
acrivastine
cetirizine
loratadine: 2+
cetirizine: 6+
acrivastine: 12-65
what si the age requirement for
chlorphenamine
promethazine
chlorphenamine liquid 1+ but capsules are 6+
promethazine liquid is 2+ but capsules are 5+
when would you refer someone with sore throat?
over 1 week
difficulty swallowing
hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks
red swollen tonsils
what is the max use of flurbiprofen for sore throat and how many can u take in one day?
max 3 days use
max 5 in 24 hours
what age requirement is lidocaine [covonia] and
benzocaine?
lidocaine 12+
benzocaine 3+
