Indiana QMA State Test
ntihistamines: Action/Uses
Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C.
Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications
Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C.
Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange
Use with caution for residents with acoholism and liver disease
Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container
TB meds: action/uses
Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses
Preparations containing more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications
Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects
Drowsiness, dry mouth
,Combination products N.C.
May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses
Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications
Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects
Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C.
Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects
Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses
Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C.
Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications
Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses
Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications
Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C.
No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses
Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
, Respiratory stimulants medications
Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects
Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C.
Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses
Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids (Medications)
TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
Antacids Side Effects
Constipation
Antacids N.C.
Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti ulcer action and use
Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
Anti ulcer medications
Pepcid
Zantac
Protonix
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti ulcer side effects
High doses can cause confusion
Anti ulcer N.C.
Dissolve carafate in water
Encourage no smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetics: Action
Suppress nausea and vomiting
antiemetics medications
Antivert
Compazine
Phenergen
Dramamine
Tigan
ntihistamines: Action/Uses
Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C.
Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications
Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C.
Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange
Use with caution for residents with acoholism and liver disease
Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container
TB meds: action/uses
Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses
Preparations containing more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications
Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects
Drowsiness, dry mouth
,Combination products N.C.
May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses
Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications
Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects
Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C.
Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects
Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses
Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C.
Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications
Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses
Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications
Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C.
No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses
Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
, Respiratory stimulants medications
Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects
Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C.
Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses
Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids (Medications)
TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
Antacids Side Effects
Constipation
Antacids N.C.
Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti ulcer action and use
Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
Anti ulcer medications
Pepcid
Zantac
Protonix
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti ulcer side effects
High doses can cause confusion
Anti ulcer N.C.
Dissolve carafate in water
Encourage no smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetics: Action
Suppress nausea and vomiting
antiemetics medications
Antivert
Compazine
Phenergen
Dramamine
Tigan
