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Upper Resp Tract Drugs Flashcards

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Antitussives

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Benzonatate
Codeine and Hydrocodone
Dextromethorphan

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Indications of Antitussives

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control nonproductive cough

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What is a warning about antitussives

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drowsiness and narcotic addiction this drug can be addictive

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When would antitussives be contraindicated

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when coughing is indicated to clear airway or productive cough

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Topical Nasal Decongestants

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“zoline”
Oxymetazoline
Tetrahydrozoline
Xylometazoline
Phenylephrine

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Indication of Nasal Decongestants

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Relieve nasal congestion
Dilate nares
middle ear pressure

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What is an adverse effect for nasal decongestants with overuse?

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Rebound congestion

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Oral Decongestants

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psuedophedrine
phenylephrine

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Indication of Oral Decongestants

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decrease nasal congestion
relieves pressure in middle ear

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What should be taught about all inhaled and nasal sprays?

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Clean wherever your mouth/nose touches

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Steroid Nasal Decongestants

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“-one”/”-ide”
Beclomethasone
Fluticasone
Triamcinolone
Budesonide
Flunisolide

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Indications of steroid nasal decongestants

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congestion with allergies
inflammation after nasal polyps
takes 1-3 weeks to be effective

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Antihistamines

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“-amine”
“-ine”
Diphenhydramine
Hydroxyzine
Meclizine
Promethazine
Azelastine
Cetirizine
Fexofenadine
Levocetirizine
Loratadine

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Indications of antihistamines

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allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis
urticaria
angioedema
decreases allergice response

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Adverse effects of antihistamines

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Drowsiness and sedation, decreased secretions, decreased bowel and urine, decreased sweating, bronchodilation

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Expectorants

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Guaifenesin

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INdication of guaifenesin

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makes cough more frequent to increase productive cough and clear airways

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Cautions for Guaifenisen

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prolonged use may be masking a more serious condition

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Mucolytics

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Acetylcysteine
Dornase Alfa

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Indications for mucolytics

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thins secretions to aid the high risk respiratory pt in coughing up thick tenacious secretions

COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
Pneumonia
TB

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