NURS 5334 Pharm Module 3 Test 1

other name for benzonatate tessalon what classification is benzonatate (tessalon) antitussive what classification is codeine (generic) antitussive what classification is dextromethorphan (generic) antitussive what classification is hydrocodone (generic) antitussive where are antitussives metabolized? liver where are antitussives excreted urine do antitussives cross placenta and enter breast milk yes what kind of antitussives cross the placenta opioid antitussives all forms of antitussives should not be used during ... and ... pregnancy, lactation antitussives are contraindicated in those who .... need to cough to maintain the airway to avoid respiratory distress antitussives- caution in ...., ...., and ..... asthma, emphysema, operating machinery dextromethorphan should not be given with ...... MAOIs what occurs if dextromethorphan is given with MAOIs hypotension, fever, nausea, myoclonic jerks, coma avoid what when taking antitussives? opioids and alcohol central nervous system effects of antitussives restlessness, headaches, drowsiness, sedation nasal effects of antitussives dryness, local stinging CV effects of antitussives tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmias GI effects of antitussives upset, nausea GU effects of antitussives dysuria, hesitancy dextromethorphan indications reduce symptoms of cough dextromethorphan action depresses the cough center in the medulla to control cough spasms dextromethorphan adverse effects dizziness, respiratory depression, nausea, dry mouth other name for oxymetazoline afrin other name for phenylephrine coricidin other name for tetrahyrdozoline tyzine other name for xylometazoline otrivin what classification is oxymetazoline topical nasal decongestant what classification is phenylephrine topical nasal decongestant what classification is tetrahydrozoline topical nasal decongestant what classification is xylometazoline topical nasal decongestant topical nasal decongestant actions sympathomimetics vasoconstriction- decreased edema and inflammation of nasal membranes topical nasal decongestant indications nasal congestion- common cold, sinusitis, allergic Rhinitis dilation of the nares desired- to facilitate medical exam or relieve pain/congestion, nasal passage opening allows better drainage ov Eustachian tube, relieving pressure of middle ear when is topical nasal decongestants onset almost immediate are topical nasal decongestants systemic? less likely for systemic effects topical nasal decongestants metabolized? liver topical nasal decongestants excreted? urine topical nasal decongestants cautions? caution with mucus membrane lesions (systemic absorption) caution with conditions that exacerbate sympathetic activity what conditions exacerbate sympathetic activity (topical nasal decongestants cautions) glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, CAD, prostate topical nasal decongestants adverse effects stinging and burning first few uses rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa), sympathomimetic effects how long should you use topical nasal decongestants no more than 3-5 days (rebound congestion) topical nasal decongestants sympathomimetic effects (adverse effects) increased pulse, BP, urinary retention topical nasal decongestants drug-drug interactions contraindicated with concurrent use of cyclopropane or halothane anesthesia due to serious cardiovascular effects combined use with other sympathomimetic or sympathetic blocking agent could result in toxic or noneffective response tetrahydrozoline indications symptomatic relief of nasal and nasopharyngeal mucosal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, or respiratory allergies tetrahydrozoline actions Sympathomimetic effects, partly due to release of norepinephrine from nerve terminals; vasoconstriction leads to decreased edema and inflammation of the nasal membranes. tetrahydrozoline adverse effects Disorientation, confusion, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, fever, dyspnea, rebound congestion classification of pseudoephedrine oral decongestant other names for pseudoephedrine Sudafed, Decofed Sudafed requires ... regulation what do oral decongestants do? decrease nasal congestion related to the common cold, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis, pain and congestion associated with otitis media what do oral decongestants do in the mucous membranes? shrinks nasal mucous membrane by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in nasal mucous membranes decrease in membrane size, allowing drainage of sinuses and better airflow. oral decongestant absorption and peak well absorbed and widely distributed, peaks in 20-45 minutes oral decongestant metabolized liver oral decongestant excreted urine phenylephrine relieves discomfort of nasal congestion associated with common cold, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis codeine opioid agonist, primarily pain relief, cough suppressor, don't use with addiction with history benzonatate local anesthetic on respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura blocks stretch receptors that stimulate cough reflex oral decongestant contraindications and cautions adrenergic properties, certain conditions adverse effects of oral decongestant rebound congestion, more sympathomimetic effects since taken orally, potential for OD, BTC vc OTC pseudophedrine indications temporary relief of nasal congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, sinusitis; formation of nasal and sinus drainage; relief of Eustachian tube congestion pseudoephedrine actions sympathomimetic effects; causes vasoconstriction in mucous membranes of nasal passages resulting in their shrinkage, which promotes drainage and ventilation