Pharmacology
Which drug classifications would be used in treating a patient with allergic rhinitis? pg 489
Decongestants, Antihistamines, and Corticosteroids
What is an expectorant? pg 487 or vocab
An agent that breaks up thick mucous secretions of the lungs or bronchi to enable them to be expelled from the system through coughing
Which of the following is not a combination (having more than one ingredient) drug product? pg 493
a.Combivent Respimat
b.Advair HFA
c.Symbicort
d.Nasacort Allergy 24 HR
Nasacort Allergy 24 HR
What is the drug classification of albuterol? pg 492
Short Acting Beta Agonist
What is an MDI? pg 491
metered dose inhalers
Influenza can be fatal to which types of people?
pg 489
Elderly (older adults), infants (young children), and those with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised)
What is the classification of Atrovent HFA? pg 492
Inhaled Antocholinergic
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the respiratory system occur? pg 481
Alveoli (alveolar sacs)
Of the following inhaled medications, which one does not need to be shaken before each use? pg 489, 494, and 495
a. Flovent HFA
b. Flonase Allergy Relief
c. Proventil (albuterol)
d.Serevent Diskus
Serevent Diskus. All MDI's and nasal sprays must be shaken before each use
Which C-V controlled substance is used to treat the symptoms of a common cold and coughing ? pg 486
promethazine with codeine
What are the indications or reasons a patient would take Tamiflu? pg 490
Influenza A and B infections, and influenza prophylaxis
What are the functions of the lungs? pg 480
External oxygen extraction (oxygen absorption/inhalation) and removal of carbon dioxide (exhalation)
What is asthma? pg 490
A chronic inflammatory obstructive lung disease that affects the airways, in which the symptoms include dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing, and also involves narrowing of the airways
Name the antihistamines. pg 488
Zyrtec Allergy, Clarinex, Allegra Allergy, Xyzal, Patanase, Histex
These are the functions of the respiratory system
What is oxygenating the blood, removing carbon dioxide, and maintaining the blood pH?
Name the symptoms of Anaphylaxis. pg 488
Stomach pain, wheezing shortness of breath, hypotension and swelling of the throat
What are the Leukotriene Inhibitors? pg 479
Accolate and Singulair
Of the following medications, which one is not available OTC? pg 486-489
a. Benadryl
b. Delsym
c. Mucinex
d.Clarinex
Clarinex (Clarinex-D) - It is placed on the BTC list due to its ingredient of pseudoephedrine and must be documented when purchased
What is the definition of Dyspnea? vocab
Difficult or labored breathing
How long can the treatment for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis last? pg 499
Treatment can often last for many months
What would a pharmacist tell a patient to use as an expectorant? pg 487
Guaifenesin(generic) Mucinex (trade)
Fluid intake such as water
How is Bacterial Pneumonia treated when dispensing oral medications? pg 498
Azithromycin 500 mg on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5. Levofloxacin, 750 mg daily for 5 days or Levofloxacin, 500 mg daily for 7 through 14 days.
When would a patient experience rebound congestion? pg 487
A patient would experience worsening of congestion as a result of an overuse of nasal decongestants.
What is the mechanism of action for antihistamines for treating allergies is? pg 489
Selective H1 receptor blocking or Blocking histamine 1 (H1) receptors
Which medication has a box warning of increased risk for tendinitis and tendon rupture? pg 498
Levaquin (levofloxacin)