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100
This class of medication is used in conjuntion with antitussive therapy and may cause drowsiness and constipation
What are Opiods? or Codein and Hydrocodone
100
This classification of medications requires Direct Observational Therapy
What are AntiTubercular Medications?
100
This anticholinergic bronchodilator is given in capsule form but is used in an inhalation device rather than given orally
What is Spiriva (Tiotopium)
100
This classification of drugs pervents the release of inflammation producing chemicals such as histamine and leukotrienes
What are Mast Cell Stabilizers
100
This describes the ventilation of pulling in air from the atomosphere
What is Pulmonary Ventilation
200
Over use of this decongestant may cause rebound congestion
What is Afrin?
200
A 2 year old child with chronic asthma may receive this Leukotrine Receptor Antagonist
What is Montelukast (Singulair)?
200
This mast cell stabilizer is used to prevent exercised induced asthma and is given 15 minutes to 1 hour prior to activity
What is Cromolyn (intal)
200
Zileuton (Zyflo) belongs to this class of medication that decreases the formation of leukotrienes
What are Leukotriene Modifiers or Leukotriene formation inhibitors
200
This anatomical structure is where the Bronchi enter the lungs
What is the Hilum
300
Over use of this class of medication may result in impaired cough reflex causing secretions to pool in the lungs
What are Antitussives?
300
Your client with a productive cough is prescribed Hytuss, which belongs to this class of medication
What are expectorants?
300
This classification of drug may cause respiratory depression
What are opioids?
300
This medication is often used along with TB medications for its bactericidal effect on susceptible microorganisms.
What are Streptomycin?
300
These 2 structures that surround the lungs form a space to prevent friction during respiration
What are the parietal and visceral pluera or pleural space?
400
This Expectorant medication may cause hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with Potassium Sparing diuretics.
What is Potassium Iodide?
400
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) is used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and belongs to this drug class
What are mucolytics?
400
This patient teaching should be given to the patient to liquefy and loosen secretions
What is Increase fluid intake?
400
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) prevents rhinitis and urticaria by this mechanism of action
What is prevent histamine from attaching to receptor site
400
This condition is an accummulation of blood in the pleural space
What is Hemothorax?
500
This first line Antitubercular medication may cause visual disturbances including reversible blindness.
What is Ethambutol (Myambutol)?
500
This classification of drugs are used in adjunctive therapy in anaphylactic shock and is used commonly for Allergic rhinitis
What are antihistamines?
500
Foods containing this substance must be avoided during Isonaizid therapy.
What is tyramine?
500
Only this Antitubercular drug is considered bactericidal
What is isoniazid (INH)
500
This condition is unique for its ABG finding of decreased CO2 and O2 despite oxygen therapy.
What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)