W7 Dow

Question 1

Generic

Answer 1

Pseudoephedrine

Question 2

Brand

Answer 2

Sudafed, dimetapp, wall-phed

Question 3

Classification

Answer 3

Nasal decongestant

Question 4

Uses

Answer 4

Releives nasal congestion

Question 5

Route

Answer 5

PO (tablet, liquid)

Question 6

Side Effect (common) (5)

Answer 6

Restlessness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache

Question 7

Side Effect (serious) (6)

Answer 7

Nervousness, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, fast pounding heart beat

Question 8

Considerations (packaging)

Answer 8

Comes in 100’s of combination packets, people can overmedicate. Should not be given to young children.

Question 9

Considerations (when meds taken)

Answer 9

Should be taken a couple hours before bed

Question 10

Considerations (caffeine + law enforcement)

Answer 10

Caffeine can make side effects worse. Many states passed laws restricting who, and how much someone can purchase. Why? Able to make methamphetamine.