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- 1. opioid cough suppressants have a high risk for ____
- 3. Which of the following is not an inhaled glucoticoid? Rhinocort (budesonide), Nasalcrom (Cromolyn sodium), Flonase (fluticasone), Nasacort (triamcinolone)
- 7. Which medication can be used for an asthma attack? Fluticasone, Montelukast, Albuterol, or Salmeterol
- 8. Guaifenesin is a _____ that increases productivity of a dry cough
- 12. Rebound ____ can occur if intranasal decongestants are used more than 3-5 days
- 13. Because of the ADRs of falls, sedation, and confusion, 1st generation antihistamines should be used with caution in what age group?
- 15. ____ is a long acting anticholinergic used to treat COPD
- 17. decreases bronchiole sensitivity to reduce cough, also known as “perles”
- 18. a type of opioid cough suppressant, less potent than hydrocodone. Considered schedule II drug when used alone
- 19. in addition to allergies and motion sickness, antihistamines are often used as an OTC aide for ______
- 21. medications containing ______ have been used to make methamphetamine, which has put limits on the amount that someone can purchase. These medications are now kept behind the pharmacy counter.
- 23. ____ is a commonly used 1st generation antihistamine
- 24. Your newly diagnosed COPD patient has a known peanut allergy. Which anticholinergic medication will you not prescribe to them?
- 27. Dextromethorphan is the most effective non-opioid ____
- 29. CAM therapy with anecdotal evidence that it may help shorten the course and reduce severity of cold symptoms
- 31. the most common ADR for 1st generation antihistamines
- 32. the first drug of choice in children for asthma
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- 2. You recommend swish and spit after inhaler use, and using a spacer, for your patient taking which of these medications? Albuterol, Budesonide, or formoterol?
- 4. The ____ route of decongestants have rapid onset and intense effects
- 5. Your patient presents to the clinic complaining of sore throat and white spots in their mouth. You explain that this is common ADR for what type of inhaled medication?
- 6. A patient taking large amounts of Sudafed complains that his home BP readings have been elevated. As the nurse, you explain to him that this is due to the _____ effects on the CNS
- 7. Anticholinergics block the ____ receptors in order to decrease bronchoconstriction and mucous production
- 9. you should not give this bronchodilator to your patient with a history of seizures
- 10. also known as "decongestants"
- 11. Nasal congestion, Clear nasal drainage, Itchy nose, and Sneezing, are symptoms of _______ _______
- 12. there is currently no cure for the common _____
- 14. antitussive with no risk for dependence, euphoria, or respiratory depression (except in OD)
- 16. True or False- 2nd generation antihistamines are non-sedating
- 20. Oral ____ are a first line treatment for Allergic Rhinitis
- 22. The most common cause of asthma treatment failure includes improper inhaler use and poor_______
- 25. COPD involves chronic airflow ______, due to lung tissue destruction and scarring
- 26. Your patient has 2 different types of inhalers. Their use should be separated by how many minutes.
- 28. Using a ____ device with an MDI will increase the amount of medication delivered to the lungs
- 30. _____ is the primary risk factor for COPD
