Key Terms
itching
pruritis
Antihistamine
Antianxiety
Antiemetic
Sedative
Hydroxyzine
starting instructions vary, instruction sheets, skipping a dose could result in pregnancy, D/C if more than 3 doses are missed, avoid smoking
Oral Contraceptives
helps with pain from UTIs, causes reddish orange pee
Phenazopyridine
severe hyperthyroidism, called a thyroid storm
thyrotoxicosis
excessive urination
Polyuria
Proton Pump Inhibitor
(Prilosec)
Omeprazole
Take with food, habit forming, avoid alcohol, other psychotropic meds, smoking may decrease effect, don't stop abruptly
Diazepam
Cholinesterase Inhibitor, Alzheimer's disease, administered 1x day at bedtime
Donepezil
EMERGENCY characterized by continual seizure activity with no interruptions.
Status Epilepticus
excessive thirst
polydipsia
nasal decongestant
(Sudafed)
pseudoephedrine
empty stomach, regular intervals, replacement therapy is for life, do not switch brands
Thyroid Hormones
stool softener, promotes water retention in fecal mass
20-23 gauge needle for this type of injection
Intramuscular
increased appetite
polyphagia
Proton Pump Inhibitor
AntiUlcer
esomeprazole
Never D/C, avoid nonprescription meds, avoid alcohol, can cause orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness
Antihypertensive meds
Administered to children who have not grown because of a deficiency of pituitary GH
Somatropin
Use an 18 gauge needle for this type of injection
Intravenous
drugs that join with receptors but do not stimulate a therapeutic response
Antagonist
Protectant
Antiulcer
Sucralfate
Empty stomach, 8oz water, no dairy, no antacids, no laxatives
Tetracyclines
h2 histamine receptor antagonist
(zantac)
Ranitidine
used for flare ups of atopic eczema, actinic keratosis (sun spots), genital or perianal warts, some skin cancers
Topical Immunomodulation