PHTD-200: UNIT #3 (2024)

What the heck is going on in my upper respiratory tract!?

100

Megan has a severe sore throat with NO other symptoms (no nasal congestion, no runny nose, no cough). What term describes her type of URTI?

Pharyngitis 

200

Alexis had a cold and after 7-10 days her nasal congestion got worse and cause a sinus type headache. What term describes this type of URTI?

Sinusitis 

300

Erin has a dry, scratchy, mild sore throat with a runny nose that was clear at the beginning then became mucopurulent. She also has nasal congestion and a mild cough. She has no fever or no general aches. What type of URTI does she likely have?

Common Cold

400

When Karyssa was 4 years old she had a barking seal-like cough with stridor (noisy breathing) that was worse at night. What type of URTI was this?

Croup

500

When Ellaine was 5 years old she required antibiotics for an URTI where there was blood/discharge coming out of her ear! What was type of infection was this most likely? Be specific and use the medical term.

Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Do you have nasal congestion... now what?

100

Name a non-drug measure that can help nasal congestion.

Rest and increased fluids

Increased humidity

Avoid inhaled irritants

Nasal saline irrigation

200

Name a medical condition you should probably not use an oral nasal decongestant with.

Hypertension

300

Why do oral decongestants need to be used cautiously in breastfeeding?

Can reduce milk production

400

Name the 2 oral decongestants.

pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine

500

Name the 3 nasal decongestants

oxymetazoline

phenylephrine

xylometazoline

"Do you have any allergies?"

100

The brand name for cetirizine

Reactine

200

The brand name for dimenhydrinate

Gravol

300

3 non-drug measures to help with pollen allergies.

-keep windows and doors closed at home and in car

-do not use window or attic fans

-monitor weather reports on pollen counts and avoid high exposure times/days

-do not dry clothing outdoors

-shower and wash hair after outdoor activity 

400

3 non-drug measures to help with animal allergens (e.g., dog or cat)

-permanent removal of pet

-remove carpets and replace with hard flooring

-keep the animal out of bedrooms and rooms

-HEPA filter

500

List 5 anti-cholinergic adverse effects related to first generation antihistamines

drowsiness

dry mouth

blurred vision

constipation

urinary retention

(can also cause confusion in older adults)

*Cough* Can we go home yet? *Cough*

100

Name a "pro-tussive" drug.

guaifenesin (expectorant)

200

What 2 cough suppressants (anti-tussives) can be purchased without a prescription (active ingredients)?

dextromethorphan (DM)

and 

codeine

300

What cough suppressant is usually recommended or labelled for a "productive cough"?

NONE! they all say for "dry cough"

400

What type of drug needs to be used cautiously with DM?

CNS depressants or drugs that increase serotonin (increased serotonin syndrome risk)

500

What are 2 non-drug measures that may perform the same action as guaifenesin?

-adequate hydration

-increased humidity

Dog's Breakfast

100

What mineral is often used as a lozenge to help with cold symptoms?

ZINC

200

How many hours or days does vitamin C speed up recovery of a common cold?

0

300

A product is an "all-in-one" night-time product. What are the 5 ingredients that may be present?

analgesic (acetaminophen)

decongestant (pseudoephedrine)

first gen antihistamine (diphenhydramine)

cough suppressant (DM)

expectorant (guaifenesin) 

400

What 2 drug classes are considered "first-line" for allergic rhinitis?

nasal corticosteroids and second generation antihistamines

500

What are the 2 OTC intranasal corticosteroids available? Name the brand or generic.

Flonase (fluticasone)

Nasacort (triamcinolone)