Term
| second generation antihistamines |
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Definition
1. loratadine (Claritin, Alavert )
2. fexofenadine (Allegra)
3. cetirizine (Zyrtec)
4.desloratadine (Clarinex). |
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Term
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Definition
| the active metabolite of Claritin (loratadine) |
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Term
True/ False
Clarinex has a longer half-life than Claritin ? |
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Definition
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True/False
Onset of action is similar for ALL of the second generation antihistamines ? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1. Prilosec (omeprazole)
2. Prevacid (lansoprazole)
3. Aciphex (rabeprazole)
4. Protonix (pantoprazole)
5. Nexium (esomeprazole) |
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Term
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Definition
* Compared to omeprazole, Nexium is metabolized slower...and suppresses acid longer.
* Both heal erosive esophagitis in about 90% of patients after 8 weeks of treatment.
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Definition
* Nexium contains just the S-isomer of omeprazole.
* Prilosec contains both R- and S-isomers.
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Term
True/ False
NOT ALL of the PPIs are similarly effective ? |
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Definition
False
ALL of the PPIs are similarly effective |
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Term
| Nicotine replacement products |
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Definition
1. nicotine gum (Nicorette)
2. patches (Nicoderm, Nicotrol)
3. nasal spray (Nicotrol NS)
4. inhaler (Nicotrol Inhaler) |
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Term
True/False
Nicotine replacement products are not equally effective? |
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Definition
False
they're all equally effective |
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Term
| Suggest combo therapy for patients who need extra help. |
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Definition
| Recommend using a patch for continuous relief...and treating sudden urges with gum, inhaler, or nasal spray. |
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Term
| Ibuprofen dosing for children with a fever |
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Definition
| Ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours, up to 4 doses per day |
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Term
| acetaminophen dosing for children with a fever |
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Definition
| acetaminophen every 4 hours, up to 5 doses per day |
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