Chemical mediator; most body tissue. Helps regulate cell function and inflammatory response
What is prostaglandin
100
Drug class that suppress cough by depressing cough center in medulla oblongata and throat, trachea, lungs
What is antitussive (Dextromethorphan)
200
Mineral ingredient in some antacids (Tums) that causes constipation
What is calcium
200
Drug class that antagonizes serotonin receptors and is first-line treatment for post-op N&V
What is 5- HT3 or serotonin receptor antagonist.
Ondansteron
200
Adrenergic medication that causes bronchdilation by stimulating the beta2-adrenergic receptors in smooth muscle of bronchi and bronchioles
What is Albuterol
200
Arthritic condition associated with the overproduction of uric acid or inability to excrete uric acid resulting in hyperuricemia.
What is gout
200
Side effect of nasal zinc preparations (Zicam)
What is loss of the sense of smell (anosia)
300
A synthetic form of prostaglandin E, used with NSAIDs to protect the gastric mucosa from erosion
What is Misoprostol
300
Blocks the activity of substance P at NK1 receptors in brain, inhibits the signal that causes nausea.
Used before chemo
What is aprepitant (Emend)
300
Tremors, angina, tachycardia, palpitations
What are adverse effects of adrenergic medications
300
Drug acts directly on the hypothalamus to reduce fever but has little to no anti-inflammatory effect
What is Acetaminophen (APAP)
300
Have anticholinergic effects that can reduce sneezing, rhinorrhea, and cough but cause drowsiness
What are first generation antihistamines
400
Common side effect of Mylanta
What is diarrhea
400
Nursing diagnosis associated with nausea and vomiting
What is
1) Deficient fluid volume
2) Imbalanced nutrition
3) Altered tissue perfusion
4) Risk of injury
5) Knowledge deficit
400
HA, pharyngitis, cough, fungal infections (candidiasis), thrush
What are adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids
400
FDA recommends limiting amount of APAP in combo drugs to this amount
What is 325mg/tablet
400
Example of a Type II mediated response. Mediated by IgG and IgM
What is blood transfusion reaction or hemolytic disease of the newborn
500
Drug class that works by inhibiting the H2 receptors in the stomach
What are Histamine-2 receptor antagonists
500
Contraindicated route of administration of promethazine (Phenergan)
What is sub-Q
500
Suggested vaccines for patients with asthma
What are influenza and pneumococcal
Remember: NO live virus!
500
Antidote for acetaminophen overdose
What is acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
500
Commonly used nasal spray that acts on the alpha receptors directly to produce vasoconstriction of the arterioles but can cause rebound nasal congestion if used longer than 3 days