Pharm 210 - Unit 7 Galen questions with
answers.
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine s/e and a/r ANS - -nervous, jittery
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine contraindication/caution ANS - -HTN
-cardiac issues
-diabetes
Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine interactions ANS - -caffeine
-antihypertensive meds
-antidysrhythmic meds
Fluticasone action (Intranasal glucocorticoids) ANS - -steroidal action decreases inflammation
Fluticasone uses ANS - -allergic rhinitis
-short term use during allergy season
-no rebound congestion w/this drug
Dextromethorphan (Antitussives) action ANS - -act on the cough-control center in the medulla to
suppress the cough reflex
-nonnarcotic
-3 types of antitussives -nonnarcotic, narcotic, or combo
Dextromethorphan uses ANS - -provide temporary suppression of nonproductive cough, to reduce
viscosity of tenacious secretions
Dextromethorphan s/e and a/r ANS - -nausea
-dizziness
, -drowsiness, sedation
Dextromethorphan contraindications ANS - -COPD
-chronic productive cough
-children under 2
Dextromethorphan interactions ANS - -other CNS depressants
-grapefruit juice
Guaifenesin (Expectorants) action ANS - -loosens bronchial secretions so they can be coughed up
Guaifenesin use ANS - -common cold
Guaifenesin s/e and a/r ANS - -n/v
-drowsy
-h/a
Cold medication care plan assessment ANS - -v/s, check for tachycardia, HTN
-medication/medical history
-cardiac and respiratory status
Cold medication care plan interventions/teaching ANS - -monitor v/s
-monitor secretions
-monitor for cough suppression and respiratory status w/narcotics
-teach proper use of nasal spray
-increase fluids - especially w/expectorant
-don't drive until action is known
-decongestants can cause insomnia, don't take at night
-read labels to know what medications are in multiple symptom control medication
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