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Parts of Respiratory Tract
Upper and Lower |
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Definition
UPPER:
Nasal Cavity, Pharynx, Larynx
LOWER:
Trachea, Primary Bronchi, Lungs |
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Term
Peak Season for Common Cold |
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Definition
Late August ro Early April |
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Virus of the Upper Respiratory Tract |
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Definition
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Most common way for transmission |
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Definition
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Common cold is a Bacteria or Virus |
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Definition
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Virus is self limiting
Yes/No |
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Definition
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Sore Throat, Rhinorrhea,Nasal Congestion, Non-Productive Cough and Sneezing...
are signs of what? |
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Definition
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Fever, Arthraigia (Joint Pain), Rhinorrhea and Productive Cough...
are all signs of what? |
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Definition
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Fever, Arthralgia and Productive Cough...
are al signs of what? |
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Definition
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Exclusion Criteria for Self Treatment of Common Cold |
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Definition
Fever >101.5
Chest Pain
Shortness of breath
Underlying conditions (asthma, COPD, CHF)
Immunosupressed
Infants <2yrs
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Term
Dosage of vVitamin C that can cause toxicity |
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Definition
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Tea is with lemon, honey, liquor |
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Definition
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Adverse effects of Echinacea |
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Definition
Hepatotoxicity, metabolic disturbances and immunosuppression with prolonged use |
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Definition
Perennial allergic rhinitis
Year Round
Dust-mites, cockroaches, pet dander |
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Definition
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Spring and Fall
Pollen, grass, weeds |
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Definition
Occupational allergic rhinitis
Wool dust, latex, resins, various chemicals |
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Term
Exclusion Criteria for Allergies |
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Definition
–Children < 12 years old
–Pregnant or lactating women
–Patients with uncontrolled asthma or COPD
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Term
Alternative Medicine for Allergies
(Herb) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
•<3 weeks
•Common cold, acute bacterial sinusitis, pertussis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, exacerbations of COPD |
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Definition
–3-8 weeks
–Postinfectious cough, bacterial sinusitis, asthma |
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Definition
–>8 weeks
–Postnasal drip syndrome, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux syndrome, chronic bronchitis |
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Exclusion criteria for Self Treatment of Cough |
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Definition
-Thick yellow or green sputum
–Fever > 101.5ºF
–Night sweats
–Cough caused by underlying condition
–Cough caused by medication
–Cough lasting > 7 days |
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Term
Decongestant (Indications) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Direct Acting
Indirect Acting
Indirect Acting Sympathomemetics |
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Term
Requirements to purchase Pseudophedrine |
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Definition
–Must be 18 years or older
–No more than 48 tablets sold at 1 time
–Must be behind the counter
–Must contain an anti-theft device
–Must sign log
–Log must be maintained for six months |
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Term
Adverse Events of Decongestants |
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Definition
Oral:
-↑blood pressure, palpitations, tachycardia,insomnia, tremors
Topical:
-Burning, stinging, sneezing, dryness, local irritation, rebound congestion |
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Term
Decongestants
Contraindication/Precautions
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Definition
–Hypersensitivity to drug, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, elevated intraocular pressure, prostate hypertrophy |
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Term
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Definition
Indication
–Rhinorhea, sneezing, itching |
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Term
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Definition
–Inhibits mediator release by binding to histamine1 receptor |
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Term
Best medicine for Sedative effects, Antihistimine effect, Anticholinergic activity and Antimemetic Activity |
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Definition
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Term
Antihistamine - Adverse Events |
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Definition
–Sedation, dry eyes, nose and mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia, insomnia, nervousness |
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Term
Antihistamine -
Contraindications/Precautions |
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Definition
–Hypersensitivity to drug, nursing mothers, pts with narrow-angle glaucoma, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction |
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Term
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Definition
Loosens andthins lower respiratory tract secretions |
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Term
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Definition
Guaifenesin
Loosens and thins lower respiratory tract secretions
Liquid and tablets |
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Term
Adverse Events and
Contraindications/Precautions |
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Definition
Adverse events
•Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, drowsiness, stomach pain
Contraindications/Precautions
•Hypersensitivity to drug |
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Term
What does Anti-tussive do?
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Definition
Increase the cough threshold/
Cough Suppresant |
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Codeine
Dextromethorphan
Diphenhydramine |
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Preferred decongestant for pregnant women |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1st generation preferred antihistamine |
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Pregnancy - Choice for Allergy |
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Definition
Internasal cromolyn
Chlopheniramine |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Pseudoephedrine
but may reduce breast milk production |
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Term
Decongestants:
Which to avoid/take |
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Definition
Camphor/Menthol - Compatible with BF
Xylonetazoline and Naphazoline - Avoid
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Term
Breast Feeding and Allergies |
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Definition
Antihistamiens - Contraindicated in breast feeding
Intranasal cromyln - option w/BF |
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Best for Cough when Breast Feeding |
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Definition
Dextromethorphan - Cough Suppresant
Guaifenesin - Expextorant |
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Pediatric - drug of choice for Allergy |
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Definition
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What medication (cold/cough) to avoid in childen |
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