Name That Drug
What to teach your patients...
Concerning Factors
Unique Adverse Effects
What to do?
What to do?
100
The first-line drugs for allergic rhinitis.
What is Antihistamines
100
The most common allergic disorder.
What is Allergic Rhinitis
100
Any lab having to do with this organ function should be monitored prior to and during antihistamine administration.
What is the liver?
100
Checking blood pressure at frequent intervals is important while taking antihistamines to prevent what condition?
What is hypotension?
100
Some antihistamines may cause you to pass out in classes like Pharmacology and Med/Surg.
What is sedation?
200
A second-generation H1 antagonist and is the only intranasal antihistamine available.
What is Azelastine [Astelin]
200
These effects are common side effects of the first-generation antihistamines but not the second-generation antihistamines.
What is Sedation and Anticholinergic
200
This specific lab is an important indicator of liver function. It's range is 7-20 mg/dL.
What is BUN?
200
This adverse effect will send you running for relief.
What is diarrhea?
200
Mucous membranes may become dry so a nurse should use this if nasal irritation occurs.
What is lubricant?
300
The most effective drugs for prevention and treatment of seasonal and perennial rhinitis.
What is Intranasal Glucocorticoids
300
There is/isn't good evidence that codeine, dextromethrophan, or any other cough medicine can surpress cough associated with the common cold.
What is Is NOT
300
Monitor the _______ and _______ function when codeine is being used.
What is Liver and Kidney function
300
This effect may affect your ability to think straight.
What is nonsedative CNS effects?
300
During ambulation, the patient should be watched closely in case what occurs.
What is dizziness?
400
Most effective cough suppressant.
What is Codeine
400
For patients with perennial rhinitis using intranasal glucocorticoids maximal responses may take _____ weeks to develop.
What is 2 to 3
400
Monitor _______ levels when Dextromethorphan is being used.
What is Serotonin levels
400
Occurs rarely, but it will send your heart in a frenzy.
What is cardiac dysrhythmias?
400
During the assessment, the patient should be asked about social activities such as ? before taking this drug.
What is drinking alcohol?
500
Most effective nonopiod cough medication.
What is Dextromethorphan
500
Some patients require combined therapy with a _________ and an ______.
What is sympathomimetic and antihistamine
500
Monitor ________ and ________ when Diphenhydramine is being used.
What is vital signs and urine output
500
This effect may give you "cotton mouth", urinary hesitancy, or palpitations.
What is anticholinergic effects?
500
If toxicity occurs, this is the only intervention that can be used by the nurse to prevent further damage.
What is drug withdrawal?
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