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antihistaminics can be used in cold remedies because of the anticholinergic properties responsible for
slowing the breathing process
eczematiod dermatitis can occur with antihistamine as a result of
a hypersensitivity reaction from overuse
identify the factors that can trigger an asthmatic attack
allergens, air pollutants, cold air, infections, and exercise
explain the mechanism of action of the anticholinergic drug agents used to treat asthma
by blocking the actions of acetylcholine, anticholinergic drugs produce bronchodilation and also reduce the volume of respiratory secretions
compare the expectorant and the mucolytic agent and select the product that is available over the counter without prescription for the relief of an unproductive cough
mucinex
the combination of which two diseases would increase the risk for limb amputation
hypercholesterolemia and diabetes
which lipoprotein is produced in the intestine for the transport of exogenous cholesterol and triglycerides
chylomicrons
which type of histamine receptor if located on blood vessels, bronchiolar smooth muscle and intestinal smooth muscle and is used to mediate allergic reaction
H1
why shouldn't oral cromolyn dosage forms be taken with fruit juice or milk
Absorption of drug will be compromised
the effects of histamine on the vasculature are that it
promotes vasodilation of the blood vessels and capillaries
a patient experiencing hemorrhaging after receiving heparin should be given
vitamin K
the low molecular weight heparins produce ___ activity when compared with standard heparin due to
less, differences in chemical structure
plaques are accumulated fat consisting of ____and _____ lining the arteries
cholesterol and calcium
fat streaks in the arteries begin from the
oxidized LDL which attracts more macrophages and increases foam cells
endogenous cholesterol synthesis takes place in the __and __
liver and small intestine
using the adverse effect profile of the diuretic drug agents select the true statement related to the thiazide the loop diuretics
the thiazide and loop diuretics interface with the renal excretion of uric acid
select the preferred treatment for hypertension for patients with cardiac arrhythmia or ischemic heart disease
calcium channel blockers or beta-blockers
the presence of _____ can occur from overactive clotting activity in the body that is not properly regulated
thromboembolisms
the formation of _____ practically guarantees the clotting cascade to proceed
thromboplastin
a hospital patient with a tendency to form blood clots is in the recovery room after having hip replacement surgery which anticoagulant would best serve the patients needs
Heparin
the process of filtration in a nephron occurs in the
Gloerulus
what is the precursor to hydrogen ion production from carbonic anhydrase activity
carbonic acid
due to the potency sodium and water removal by thaizide like diuretics, patients taking these diuretics may experience
Orthostatic hypotension
the buffering capacity of blood utilizes which ion to neutralize cellular water products
bicarbonate
explain the role of the kidneys in the development of hypertension
activation of the RAA mechanism causing vasoconstriction, and sodium and water retention which leads to and increase in blood pressure