Respiratory Relief
This class of drugs, including Budesonide and Fluticasone, is considered the most effective for long-term control of airway inflammation.
What are Glucocorticoids?
This primary chemical mediator is stored in mast cells and basophils and causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
What is Histamine?
This type of immunity provides immediate but temporary protection by administering preformed antibodies.
What is Passive Immunity
This antibiotic class is known for causing permanent tooth discoloration in children and should be avoided in those under age 8.
What are Tetracyclines?
This "gold standard" systemic antifungal is known for its high risk of nephrotoxicity and infusion reaction
What is Amphotericin B?
Unlike SABA, these long-acting bronchodilators must always be combined with a glucocorticoid in asthma patients to avoid the risk of asthma-related death.
What are LABAs (Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists)?
First-generation H1 antagonists like diphenhydramine are avoided when alertness is required because they are highly soluble in this
What is lipid (or they cross the Blood-Brain Barrier)?
These types of vaccines, such as MMR and Varicella, are generally contraindicated in pregnant women and the severely immunocompromised.
What are Live (Attenuated) Vaccines?
This "Black Box Warning" associated with Fluoroquinolones like Ciprofloxacin involves the risk of rupture in this specific body part.
What is a tendon (Achilles Tendon)?
Patients taking this antifungal for ringworm of the skin or nails should be told that absorption increases when taken with a fatty meal.
What is Griseofulvin?
This PDE4 inhibitor is specifically used for severe COPD with chronic bronchitis to reduce exacerbations.
What is Roflumilast
This second-generation antihistamine's absorption is significantly decreased if taken with apple, orange, or grapefruit juice.
What is Fexofenadine?
This intestinal complication is a small but serious risk associated specifically with the Rotavirus vaccine
What is intussusception
When administering Aminoglycosides like Gentamicin, nurses must monitor for these two major toxicities.
What are Nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity?
In Cystic Fibrosis, this is the preferred route for Tobramycin to ensure high concentrations in the sputum while reducing systemic side effects.
What is Inhalation?
Patients are taught this color-coded "Plan" to help manage their symptoms based on peak flow meter readings.
What is an Asthma Action Plan?
Topical sympathomimetic decongestants should not be used for more than 5 consecutive days to avoid this condition.
What is rebound congestion?
This vaccine is unique because it is the only one routinely recommended to be given to infants within 12 hours of birth.
What is Hepatitis B (HepB)?
This is the standard of care for Tuberculosis treatment to ensure patient adherence and prevent drug resistance.
What is DOT (Directly Observed Therapy)?
This "swish and swallow" medication is the drug of choice for treating oral candidiasis (thrush).
What is Nystatin?
This methylxanthine has a narrow therapeutic index and requires blood level monitoring to avoid convulsions or ventricular fibrillation.
What is Theophylline?
This H1 antagonist is contraindicated in children under two years old due to the risk of severe respiratory depression.
What is Promethazine?
This federal system allows practitioners to report any adverse events that occur after a vaccine is administered.
What is VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)?
This bacteriostatic drug can cause "Serotonin Syndrome" if taken with SSRIs and requires a low-tyramine diet.
What is Linezolid?
This TB drug is famous for causing a harmless but startling orange discoloration of urine, sweat, and tears.
What is Rifampin?