Term
| first gen. anti-histamines |
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Definition
diphenhydramine
chlorphemiramine
bropheniramine
dimenhydrinate
meclizine
hydroxyzine
cyproheptadine |
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Term
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Definition
loratadine
fexofenadine
cetirizine |
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Term
| do 1st or 2nd gen anti-histamines cross the BBB? |
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Definition
1st -> CNS SE's
Also + anticholinergic SE's |
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Term
| which 2nd gen anti-hist is met by P450? |
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Definition
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Term
| do 2nd gen anti-hists bind w/ muscarinics receptors? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| which is more effective azelastine or nasal steroids? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
phenylephrine
pseudoephrine
naphazoline
tetrahydrozoline
oxymetazoline
xylometazoline |
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Term
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Definition
stimulate alpha receptors-> vasoconstr.
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Term
| do decongestants effect itching, sneezing, or rhinorrhea? |
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Definition
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Term
| why should decongestants not be used > 5 days? |
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Definition
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Term
| why should decongestants not be used w/ MOAI's and TCA's? |
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Definition
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Term
| what drugs should decongestants NOT be taken w/? |
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Definition
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Term
| intranasal steroids are used for |
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Definition
| mod-severe allergic rhinitis |
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Term
| how long does it take for nasal steroids to take effect? |
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Definition
| 12 hrs after 1st dose, max=3-14 days |
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Term
| nasal steroids for dry noses |
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Definition
beclamethasone
fluticasone
triamcinolone |
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Term
| nasal steroids for wet noses |
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Definition
triamcinolone
beclamethasone
budesonide |
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Term
| oral steroids for allergies |
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Definition
prednisone
methylpredisone
***severe only!***
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Term
| how long should oral steroids for allergies be taken? |
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Definition
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Term
| what meds are for acute exac of asthma |
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Definition
SA beta agonists
systemic steroids
anticholinergics |
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Term
| beta 2 selective asthma drugs |
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Definition
albuterol
terbinafine
levalbuterol
pirbuterol |
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Term
| which B-2 selective has fewer S/E and better bronchodilation |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
relax bronchial sm. mm
incr h2o content -> incr clearance of mucus |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| which LA beta agonist should be given w/ steroids |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
tachy
tremors
hyperglycemia
dysryhtmias |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| is theophylline used more for asthma or COPD tx? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
block phosphodiesterase (break down cAMP)
anti-infamm
decr neurotoxins |
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Term
| does theophylline have narrow or wide TI? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
cimetidine
Macrolides
Erythro |
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Term
| inhaled antimuscarinic drugs |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| inhibit ACh bronchocxn-> decr mucus |
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Term
| inhaled anti-muscs should not be used in pts w/ |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
beclomethasone
triamcinolone
fluticasone
flunisolide
budesonide |
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Term
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Definition
decr inflamm and obxn
potentiate B-2 effects |
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Term
| steroids are used for _______ in asthma |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
dysphonia, oral yeast
gluacoma, cateracts |
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Term
| leukotriene mods for asthma |
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Definition
zarfirlukast
montelukast(CystLT antag)
zileuton(5-lipoxygenase -I) |
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Term
| leukotriene mods used to decr or stop use of what drugs |
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Definition
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Term
| which leukotriene mod is approved for use in kids? |
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Definition
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Term
| which leukotriene mod requires LFT monitoring? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| immunomodulator for asthma |
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Definition
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