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guafenesin (Mucinex) is what?
an exportant
codeine
dextromethorpan
are both what?
antitussives
what is the most common opioid?
codeine (antitussive)
what is the most common NON opioid?
dextromethorpan (antitussive)
what relieves nasal decongestion and can cause arrhythmias and hypertension?
pseudophedrine
what is a mast cell stabilizer (corticosteroid)?
cromolyn sodium
desmopressin is which type of administration?
nasal spray
what is a nasal spray treats diabetes insipidus by secreting vasopressin?
desmopressin
how are anterior pituitary drugs administered?
by injection
what is used to treat Addison's disease and
decrease inflammation
suppress migration of polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN)
suppress immune system?
glucocorticosteroid
what is the most common oral steroid?
prednisone
prednisone has ___X the anti-inflammatory of ________ and hydrocortisone
4X
cortisol
5 mg/day of prednisone = ___mg/day of cortisol/hydrocortisone
20
when and how should fluocinonide (Lidex) or clobetasol (Temovate) be taken?
(for painful oral lesions)
after meals and bedtime
with a cotton tipped applicator
(doseform higher ADE)
what is an antityroid drug that is ASA contraindicated?
propylthiuracil (PTU)
what should be used instead of ASA when taking propylthiouracil?
APAP
when taking what is a thyroid storm possible and measuring functional capacity should be done?
propylthiouracil
what is the MOST COMMON drug to treat CHF (digital glycosides)?
digoxin
tetracycline and erythromycin increase _______ levels, increase ____ and saliva; vasoconstrictor 1:200k should be used at max.
digoxin
gag
what is the drug of choice for angina pectoris?
nitroglycerin!
what is a vasodilator and smooth muscle relaxant?
nitroglycerin
what is the FIRST LINE drug for high BP, xerostomia related, orthostatic hypotension, reduces volume overload?
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
what is an ADE of hydrochlorothiazide?
HYPOkalemia
what is contraindicated with hydrochlorothiazide?
NSAID
what is a loop diuretic for hypertension management with CHF, reduces volume overload, ADE = hypokalemia and NSAID is contraindicated?
furosemide (Lasix)
furosemide is a _____ _____
loop diuretic
Author
jackiedh
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81426
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DRUGS 3
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KEEP IT SIMPLE
Updated
2011-04-25T02:36:20Z
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