Rasmussen Pharm Exam #2 Questions & Answers
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This type of medication reduces Sympathomimetics (Sudafed)
nasal congestion by activating alpha1
receptors on nasal blood vessels
which causes vasoconstriction which
in turn causes shrinkage of the
swollen membrane followed by nasal
drainage
What does sympathomimetics Beta1 and beta2 (increase heart rate and BP)
affect?
What are 4 adverse effects of 1. Rebound congestion
sympathomimetics? 2. CNS stimulation
3. Cardiovascular effects and stroke
4. Abuse potential
What're antihistamines for? Allergic rhinitis
(Benadryl)
What happens when histamine is It dilates small blood vessels and increase capillary
released? permeability
, What doesn't antihistamines reduce? Nasal congestion
Antihistamines are most effective -Taken regularly
when? -Take even when symptoms are absent
Second generation antihistamine is -Zyrtec
known as what? What AE does it not -Sedation
cause?
Antihistamines: Adverse Effects Anticholinergic (drying) effects, most common
Dry mouth
Difficulty urinating
Constipation
Changes in vision
Drowsiness
Mild drowsiness to deep sleep
Intranasal antihistamines are Allergic rhinits
indicated for what in adults and
children 12yo and older?
AE of intranasal antihistamines -Nose bleeds
(azelastine and olopatadin) -Anticholinergic effects
-Unpleasant taste
-Sedation
Opioid antitussives include: -codeine and hydrocodone
Non-opioid antitussives include: -dextromethorphan
-diphenhydramine
-benzonatate
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Terms in this set (209)
This type of medication reduces Sympathomimetics (Sudafed)
nasal congestion by activating alpha1
receptors on nasal blood vessels
which causes vasoconstriction which
in turn causes shrinkage of the
swollen membrane followed by nasal
drainage
What does sympathomimetics Beta1 and beta2 (increase heart rate and BP)
affect?
What are 4 adverse effects of 1. Rebound congestion
sympathomimetics? 2. CNS stimulation
3. Cardiovascular effects and stroke
4. Abuse potential
What're antihistamines for? Allergic rhinitis
(Benadryl)
What happens when histamine is It dilates small blood vessels and increase capillary
released? permeability
, What doesn't antihistamines reduce? Nasal congestion
Antihistamines are most effective -Taken regularly
when? -Take even when symptoms are absent
Second generation antihistamine is -Zyrtec
known as what? What AE does it not -Sedation
cause?
Antihistamines: Adverse Effects Anticholinergic (drying) effects, most common
Dry mouth
Difficulty urinating
Constipation
Changes in vision
Drowsiness
Mild drowsiness to deep sleep
Intranasal antihistamines are Allergic rhinits
indicated for what in adults and
children 12yo and older?
AE of intranasal antihistamines -Nose bleeds
(azelastine and olopatadin) -Anticholinergic effects
-Unpleasant taste
-Sedation
Opioid antitussives include: -codeine and hydrocodone
Non-opioid antitussives include: -dextromethorphan
-diphenhydramine
-benzonatate
