Pharmacology
Which drug classifications would be used in treating a patient with allergic rhinitis? pg 486 old 489 new
Decongestants, Antihistamines, and Corticosteroids
What is an expectorant? pg 483 old 487 new 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 489 old 493 new
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 488 old 492 new
Short Acting Beta Agonist
What is an MDI? pg 487 old 491 new
metered dose inhalers
Influenza can be fatal to which types of people?
pg 486 old 489 new
Elderly (older adults), infants (young children), and those with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised)
What is the classification of Atrovent HFA? pg 489 old 492 new
Inhaled Antocholinergic
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the respiratory system occur? pg 478 old 481 new
Alveoli (alveolar sacs)
Of the following inhaled medications, which one does not need to be shaken before each use? pg 486, 490 and 491. pg 489, 494, and 495 new
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 483 old 486 new
promethazine with codeine
What are the indications or reasons a patient would take Tamiflu? pg 487 old 490 new
Influenza A and B infections, and influenza prophylaxis
What are the functions of the lungs? pg 477 old 480 new
External oxygen extraction and removal of carbon dioxide
What is asthma... pg 487 old 490 new
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 485 old 488 new
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 484 old 488 new
Stomach pain, wheezing shortness of breath, hypotension and swelling of the throat
What are the Leukotriene Inhibitors? pg 476 old 479 new
Accolate and Singulair
Of the following medications, which one is not available OTC? pg 483-485 old 486-489 new
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 495 old 499 new
Treatment can often last for many months
What is the generic and trade name for an expectorant? pg 483 old 487 new
Guaifenesin(generic) Mucinex (trade)
How is Bacterial Pneumonia treated when dispensing oral medications? pg 494 old 498 new
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 484 old 487 new
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 485 old 489 new
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 494 old 498 new
Levaquin