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1
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Decongestant : Drug Name

A

Oxymetazoline (Afrin)

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Decongestant : Reason for Taking

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cold
allergies
sinitus

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3
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Decongestant : Action

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constrict small blood vessels in the upper respiratory system

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4
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Decongestant : Contraindications

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pregnancy
children under 6 years old

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5
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Decongestant : Adverse Reactions

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rebound congestion
tachycardia

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6
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Decongestant : Routes

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nasal spray

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7
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Antitussive : Drug Name

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Benzonatate (Tessalon Pearls)

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Antitussive : Reason for Taking

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coughing that is interfering with rest or comfort

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9
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Antitussive : Action

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stops cough reflex in the medulla

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10
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Antitussive : Contraindications

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pts with respiratory depression
pts with opioid dependency

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Antitussive : Adverse Reactions

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dizziness
headache
sedation
nausea

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12
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Antitussive : Routes

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PO

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13
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Expectorant : Drug Name

A

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

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14
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Expectorant : Reason for Taking

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non-productive cough

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15
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Expectorant : Action

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stimulates cell to secrete watery secretions to thin mucus

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16
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Expectorant : Contraindications

A

drug allergies
swelling
NPO patients
older adults

17
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Expectorant : Adverse Reactions

A

all GI side effects

18
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Expectorant : Routes

19
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Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Drug Name

A

Albuterol (Proventil)

20
Q

Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Reason for Taking

A

acute asthma
bronchitis

21
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Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Action

A

relaxes bronchial smooth muscles by activating beta receptors (cause broncho dilation)

22
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Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Contraindications

A

uncontrolled hypertension
arrythmias

23
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Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Adverse Reactions

A

tremor, nervousness
anxiety
nausea
palpitations

24
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Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Routes

25
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Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Drug Name

A

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

26
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Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Reason for Taking

A

Manages COPD

27
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Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Action

A

relaxes bronchial smooth muscles by blocking ACH receptors (ACH causes bronchial constriction)

28
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Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Contraindications

29
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Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Adverse Reactions

A

dry mouth and throat
nasal congestion
heart palpitations
coughing
GI distress

30
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Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Routes

A

MDI
Nebulizer

31
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Leukotriene Inhibitor : Drug Name

A

Montelukast (Singulair)

32
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Leukotriene Inhibitor : Reason for Taking

A

chronic management of asthma

33
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Leukotriene Inhibitor : Action

A

blocks the release of leukotrienes

34
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Leukotriene Inhibitor : Contraindications

A

children under 12 years old

35
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Leukotriene Inhibitor : Adverse Reactions

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headache
agitation
mood changes

36
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Leukotriene Inhibitor : Routes

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