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11/19/2010

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common upper respiratory disorder
Definition
antihistmines,decogestants,systematic decongsetanst, intranasal glocoritcoids
Term
Antihistamines
Definition
first generation-cause drowsiness dry mouth,and other anticholinergic symptoms fatiguye distubed coordination
Term
antihistamine first gen,
Definition
diphenhydramine benadryl
Term
antihistamine first gen
Definition
Chlorpheneramine Maleate (Chlotrimeton)
Term
antihistamine first gen
Definition
Bromphermine (Dimetane)
Term
antihistamine first gen
Definition
Tripolidine and pesudoephedrine (Actifed)
Term
antihistamine sencond gen.
Definition
non-sedating and cause less anticholinergic symptoms
Term
antihistamine sencond gen.
Definition
Certizine (Zyrtec)
Term
antihistamine sencond gen
Definition
Fexofenadine(Allerga)
Term
antihistamine sencond gen
Definition
Loratadine (Claritin)
Term
antihistamine sencond gen
Definition
Desloratadine (Clarinex)
Term
Decongestants
Definition
Nasal Sympatomemetic Amines- stimulate the alpha adrenergic receptors thus producing vascular constriction of the capillaries within the nasalmucosa resulting to the shrinking of the mcous membranes and a reduction in fluid secretion,continued use may cause rebound congestion due to vasodilation (
Term
Nasal decongestant
Definition
Oxymetazoline HCL (Afrin)
Term
Nasal decongestant
Definition
phenylephrine HCl (Neosynephrine)
Term
Systematic Decongestants(must be ordered)
Definition
Alpha Adrenergic Agonist
Term
systematic decongestants
Definition
B/P and blood sugar can increase can also cause vasoconstriction of the nasal capillaries
Term
Systematic decongestant
Definition
Ephedrine sulfate (Efedron)
Term
Systematic decongestant
Definition
Pheudoephedrine (Sudafed)less side effects
Term
Intranasal Glucocortiods effective for allergic rhinits, has antiinflamatory action thus decreaing allergic rhinistic symptoms
Definition
effective for allergic rhinits, has antiinflamatory action thus decreaing allergic rhinistic symptoms
Term
Intranasal Glucocortiods
Definition
Beclomethasone (Beconase)
Term
Intranasal Glucocortiods
Definition
Budesonide (Rhinocort)
Term
vasopressin Pitresin
Definition
drug used to treat diabetes insipidus hormone that reabsorbs H2O at renal tubules
Term
Lyperssin Diapid
Definition
Antidiuretic Used to treat Diabetes Insipidus decreases polydipsia, polyuria,dehydration
Term
Bromocriptine Mesylate (Parlodel)
Definition
dopamine receptor agonist drug used to treat Growth Hormone Giantism Action decrease growth hormone levels by inhibiting the release of HGH ROUTE PO
Term
Octretide Sandostatin
Definition
somatostatin analog drug used to treat Growth Hormone Excess (Gigantism Acromegaly) also used to treat Chemotherapy induced diarrhea, suppresses growth hormone release,inhibits gastric acid & smooth muscle motility Side effects gallstones pain at injection site, route: subQ, IM, IV contraindicated for diabetes
Term
Somatropin (Humetrope)
Definition
Hormone replacment drug used to treat Growth H. side effects pain at the site injection
Term
Somatrem (Protropin)
Definition
Class Hromone replacement Drug used to treat Growth H. Side effects pain at the site injection edema hyperglycemia
Term
Hyporthyroidsim (Myxedema)
Definition
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone Symptoms weight gain depression, fatigue
Term
Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid or Levothroid Synthroid is more common
Definition
drug of choice class hormone replacement drug used to treat Hypothyroidsm increases T3 T4 drug of choice for Goiter and chronci lymphocytic thyroditis (Hashimoto's disease) teach Pt. same time - circadian rythm
Term
Liothyronine (Cyromel)
Definition
hormone replacement synthetic T3 used to treat hypothyroidism Has a short duration, not used in maitence only at initial therapy. must take same time at morning (circadian rythm
Term
Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis or Graves disease)
Definition
Over active thyroid gland symptoms weight loss anxiety, tachycardia, giter, thyroid eye disease (bulging eyes)
Term
goiter
Definition
enlarged thyroid gland w/nodules could be hypo/hyper/normal
Term
Methimazole (Tapazole)
Definition
drug used to treat hyperthyroidism useful in treating thyrotoxic cases and preparation fro thyroid sugery. Pregnancy cat. D thiomide (Thiauria Derivative)
Term
Propylthiouracil PTU
Definition
drug used to treat Hyperthyroidsm thiomide (Thiauria Derivative)
Term
Iodine
Definition
drug used to treat Hyperthyroidism reduces size and was the treatment before Thiomides were developed
Term
Hypoparathyroidism
Definition
decreased function of the parathyroid glands leading to decreased levels of parathyroid hormone PTH the consequence hypocalcimia, as a serious medical condition
Term
Calcitrol (RocaLtrol)
Definition
Vitamin D analog drug used to treat Hypoparathyroidism this vitamin D analogue that promotes Ca absorption fro GI tract and secretion of CA from bone to blood stream
Term
Ergocalciferol(Drisdol)
Definition
Vitam D2 drug used to treat Hypoparathyroidism enhances CA and phosphorous absorption
Term
Hyperparathyroidism (Paget's disease)
Definition
Hyperparathyroidism is overactivity to the parathyroid gland resulting excess Parathyroid hormone PTH which leads to hypercalcemia
Term
Calcitonin (Cibalcin)human
Definition
used to treat hyperparathyroidims (Paget's disease)decreases Ca by binding at receptorsites in osteoclast. hormone analog
Term
Calcitonin (Miacalcin) salmon
Definition
drug of choice use to treat hyperparathyroidism (Paget's disease)decreases serum Ca at receptor sites osteclasts Salmon resembles human but more active
Term
Addison's disease
Definition
adrenal hypo-secretion weakness,pallor,anorexia,hypotension, A decrease in corticostereoid secretion can result serious illness and death. Corticosteroids promote sodium retention and potassium exertion. CHO,protein and fat metabolism Used more than Mineralcorticoids less popular
Term
Cortisone acetate (Cortone Acetate)
Definition
used to treat Addison's dis. (adrenal hypo-secretion aka adrenocortical insufficiency)steroid can cause hyperglycemia, hypertension, edema. Nursing In.Important taper to prevent rebound effect
Term
Hydrocotisone(Hydrocortone)
Definition
used to treat addison's dis. adrenal hyposecretion (steroid) side effects hyperglycemia,hypertension, edema
taper to prevent reboud
Term
Predisone
Definition
Addison's diseasea adrenalhyposecretion (clucocortoid stereoid) cause hyperglycemia,edema,hypertension taper to prevent rebound
Term
Fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef)
Definition
treat addison's mineralcorticoid steroid hormone hyperglycemia, hypertension, edema, taper to avoid reboud
Term
Cushion's Syndrome
Definition
adrenal hyper-secretion rapid weight gain especially trunk and face central obesity Buffalo hump moon face padding
Term
Aminoglutethemide (Cytadren)
Definition
Cushing's dis. adrenal hyper secretion blocksthe production and synthesis of steroids Clucosteroids inhbitor hormonal antagonist
Term
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Definition
Cushing'syndrome hyperadrenal secretion inhibition of glucocorticoid synthesis and also antifungal (glucocorticoid inhibitor)
Term
Intranasal Glucocorticoids
Definition
Flunisolide (Nasalide)
Term
Intranasal Glucocorticoids
Definition
Fluticasone (Flonase)
Term
Intranasal Glucocorticoids
Definition
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Term
Antitussive
Definition
act on the cough control center in the medulla to suppress cough reflex
Term
Antitussive
Non-narcotic
Definition
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (Robbitussin DM,Benyllin)OTC
Term
Antitussive
Non-narcotic
Definition
Promethazine (Phergan)must be ordered
Term
Antitussive
Narcotic
Definition
Guaifenesin and Codeine (Robitusin A-C)
Term
Antitussive
Narcotic
Definition
Hydrocodone bitartrate (Hycodan)
Term
Antitussive
Combination
Definition
Promethazine with Dextromethorphan (Phergan DM)
Term
Antitussive
Combination if not enough fluid hard to cough up
Definition
Promethizine with codeine (Phenergan with codeine)
Term
Expectorants
Definition
loosen the brochial secretions so that they can be eliminated by coughing
Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
Term
Antissive /Expectorant
Definition
Guifenessina and Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
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