2024 Indiana QMA State Test Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Answer -Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - Answer -Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - Answer -Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - Answer -Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions Encourage fluids May develop tolerance Increased drowsiness TB medications - Answer -Rifadin (rifampin) INH (isoniazid) Laniazid Nydrazid TB meds N.C. - Answer -Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange Use with caution for residents with acoholism and liver disease Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food Store in light resistant container TB meds: action/uses - Answer -Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB Treat active disease TB side effects - Answer -Fatigue Drowsiness Numbness in extremities Nausea Vomiting Confusion Headache Rash Combination products: action/uses - Answer -Preparations containing more than one product Treat cough and allergies Combination products: medications - Answer -Sinutab, actifed Combination products: side effects - Answer -Drowsiness, dry mouth Combination products N.C. - Answer -May elevate B/P Rebound symptoms can occur Decongestants: Action/uses - Answer -Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves swelling/congestion Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms Decongestant medications - Answer -Sudafed Decongestants: side effects - Answer -Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal septum Decongestants N.C. - Answer -Can develop tolerance to medications Bronchodilators Side Effects - Answer -Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms Bronchodilators Action/uses - Answer -Relax bronchial muscles open breathing passages Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease Bronchodilators N.C. - Answer -Anxiety Bronchodilators medications - Answer -Proventil (Albuterol) Atrovent Brethine Alimentary Aminophylline Elixophylline Antitussive: action/uses - Answer -Depresses cough Treat persistent cough Antitussive medications - Answer -Codeine Benylin -DM Antitussive side effects - Answer -Vomiting Drowsiness Nausea Diarrhea Constipation Nervousness Restlessness Antitussive N.C. - Answer -No fluids for 15 minutes after taking Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - Answer -Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of brain Increases the rate and depth of respiration Respiratory stimulants medications - Answer -Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts) Respiratory stimulants side effects - Answer -Irritates lining of nose Nausea Respiratory stimulants N.C. - Answer -Don't hold to close to the nose Antacids: Action/uses - Answer -Neutralize stomach acid Antacids (Medications) - Answer -TUMS Rolaids Milk of magnesia Maalox Mylanta Mylicon Antacids Side Effects - Answer -Constipation Antacids N.C. - Answer -Should not be given with other meds Chart stools Anti ulcer action and use - Answer -Prevents release of gastric acid
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