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| Should Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory - Intranasal Corticosteroids be used long term? |
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Definition
| No, long term use can lead to suppression of the adrenal gland and Cushing's syndrome. |
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| What drug class is Nasalcrom (cromolyn sodium)? |
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Definition
| Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory |
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| What drug class is Naldecon? |
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| What drug class is Humabid? |
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| What drug class is Robitussin? |
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Definition
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| What drug class is Organidin? |
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| What drug class is Terpin Hydrate? |
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| What drug class is SSKI (potassium iodide)? |
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Term
| What is the action of saline solutions in the drug class of Expectorant? |
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Definition
| Helps to hydrate mucous membranes |
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Term
| What is the action of Expectorants? |
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Definition
| Helps to expell excessive mucus by stimulating respratory tract fluids, decreasing viscosity of mucous, and promoting ciliary action. |
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Term
| What drug class is Codeine? |
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Definition
| Antitussive - cough suppressant |
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Term
| What drug class is Sucrets (dextromethorphan) |
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Definition
| Antitussive - cough suppressant |
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Term
| What drug class is Benylin DM? |
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Definition
| Antitussive - cough suppressant |
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Term
| What drug class is Benadryl (diphenhydramine)? |
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Definition
| Antitussive - cough suppressant |
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| What drug class is Hydrocodone? |
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Definition
| Antitussive - cough suppressant |
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Term
| What is the drug action of Antitussives? |
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Definition
| These drugs affect the cough center in the brain to suppress coughs. |
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Term
| What drug class is Mucomist? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the main meds used in the treatment of Asthma? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of drugs are Proventil (albuterol), Brethine (terbutaline) |
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Definition
| Short acting Beta-Agonists |
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Term
| What type of drug is Servent Diskus (salmeterol)? |
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Definition
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Term
| Drug Class of: Adrenaline (epinephrine) |
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Definition
| Sympathamimetic Decongestant |
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Term
| Drug class of: Neo-synephrine, Sinex (phenylephrine) |
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Definition
| Sympathamimetic Decongestant |
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Term
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Definition
| Sympathamimetic Decongestant |
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Term
| This drug class mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous systemaction |
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Definition
| Sympathamimetic Decongestant |
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Term
| This drug class is used to: Relieve congestion, with Rhinitis of the common cold, also used with antihistamines for allergic rhinitis |
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Definition
| Sympathamimetic Decongestant |
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Term
| Side affects of Sympathamimetic Decongestants |
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Definition
| Increased BP, increased Metabolism, increased release of sugar, increased P, dilation of iris, contraction of sphincters. |
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Term
| What is Rhinitis Medicamentosa |
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Definition
| Rebound congestion caused by excessive vasoconstriction. |
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Term
| What drug class is: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) |
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Definition
| Antihistamine (H-1 receptor antagonist) |
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Term
| What drug class is: Claritan (loratadine) |
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Definition
| Antihistamine (H-1 receptor antagonist) |
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Term
| What drug clas is: Allegra (fexofenadine) |
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Definition
| Antihistamine (H-1 receptor antagonist) |
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Term
| How do Antihistamine (H-1 receptor antagonist) work? |
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Definition
| Competes with allergy-liberated Histamines for space on H-1 receptors in arterioles, capillaries, and secretory glands in the mucus membranes. |
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Term
| The most common side affect of Antihistamine (H-1 receptor antagonist) |
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Definition
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Term
| What drug class is Flonase? |
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Definition
| Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory - Intranasal Corticosteroid |
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Term
| What drug class is Nasonex? |
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Definition
| Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory - Intranasal Corticosteroid |
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Term
| What drug class is Rhinocort? |
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Definition
| Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory - Intranasal Corticosteroid |
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Term
| What drug class is Nasacort? |
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Definition
| Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory - Intranasal Corticosteroid |
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Term
| What drug class is Beconase? |
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Definition
| Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory - Intranasal Corticosteroid |
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Term
| How do Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory - Intranasal Corticosteroid work? |
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