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Unit 1 Flashcards

0
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acute confusion is reversible or irreversible

A

reversible

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causes of acute confusion

A 
Infection
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypoxia
Sensory Impairment
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2
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Action of antihistamine

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block effects of histamine by preventing it from entering receptor sites

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3
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Antihistamine adverse reaction

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Drowsiness
Sedation
Dryness of mouth, nose and throat
Thickening of secretions

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4
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Antihistamine should be administered with _______ to avoid ________ _________

A

food

GI upset

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5
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What does SPICES stand for

A 
S- sleep disorder
P- problems with eating 
I- incontinence
C- confusion
E- evidence of falls
S- skin breakdown
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6
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types of antihistamine

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Benadryl
Claritin
Allegra
Zyrtec
Clarinex
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7
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Generic: diphenhydramine
Trade: ___________

A

Benadryl

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Generic: loratadine
Trade: ___________

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Claritin

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Generic: fexofenadine
Trade: ___________

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Allegra

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Generic: cetirizine
Trade: ___________

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Zyrtec

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11
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Generic: desloratadine
Trade: ___________

A

Clarinex

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12
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Types of decongestant

A

Nasal sprays:
Neo-Synephrine
Afrin

Oral:
Sudafed

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13
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Generic: phenylephrine
Trade: ___________

A

Neo- Synephrine

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14
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Generic: oxymetazoline
Trade: ___________

A

Afrin

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15
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Generic: pseudoephedrine
Trade: ___________

A

Sudafed

16
Q

nasal decongestant side effects

A

nasal burning
stinging
dryness

17
Q

oral decongestant side effects

A

tachycardia
nervousness, restlessness, insomnia
blurred vision
nausea and vomiting

18
Q

form caused by environmental and airborne antigens

A

Allergic Rhinitis

19
Q

signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis

A

sneezing
runny nose
itchy red eyes
dark circles under eye (allergic shiners)

20
Q

treatment for allergic rhinitis

A

eliminate antigens
antihistamines
decongestant
immunotherapy

21
Q

Atopic Dermatitis is also known as

A

Eczema

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