Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
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What is the common cold?

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It is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Usually occur from fall to spring

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2
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How are common colds transmitted?

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Self-inoculation, most common way. Contact with contaminated surface.
-Inhaled

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3
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Susceptibiliy is increased ?(COLD)

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by higher exposure rates, Allergic disorders affecting nose and pharynx. Stress, weekend immune system. Sleep deprivation

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4
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What are the differences between the flu and colds?

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In the flu temperature is usual along with fatigue, and ache and pain

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5
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Nonpharmacologic Therapy COLD

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Increase humidity, fluids, rest…….

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6
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Pharmacotherapy COLD

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Decongestants
treat sinus and nasal congestion
Mechanism of Action
    - Alpha-adrenergic agonists 
- Stimulation of alpha receptors cause constriction of blood vessels, which decrease vessel enlargements and edema
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7
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Systemic Nasal Decongestants

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Pseudoephedrine
more effective than phenylephrine,
well absorbed after oral admin.

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8
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Topical Nasal decongestants? pg 18

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  • Naphazoline
  • Oxymetazoline
  • Phenylephrine
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9
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Rhinitis Medicamentosa? pg 18

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  • Rebound congestion
  • Associated with topical decongestants
  • Topical decongestants should only be used for 3-5 days
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10
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Is runny nose and swelling due to histamine?

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No those symptoms are not

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11
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Why dont 2nd generation antihistamines have any effect on the common cold?

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Because there isnt any cholinergic activity

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12
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Ingredients of local anesthetics?

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-Benzocaine
- Dyklonine
- Menthol
- Phenol
Effective for sore throat symptoms

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13
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Name 2 NSAIDs

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Naproxen, Ibuprofen

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14
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Max dose of ibuprofen self admin?

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1200 mg/day

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15
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Max dose of ibuprofen prescribed?

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3200 mg/day

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16
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Daily Ibuprofen dose?

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200 - 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours prn

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17
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Maximum OTC dose for naproxen

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660 mg

Max Rx dose = 1000mg

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18
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Daily naproxen dose?

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220 mg 6-8 hrs

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19
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Acetaminophen max OTC dose?

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3250 mg/ day

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20
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Adult acetaminophen dose?

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325- 1000mg q 4 to 6 h

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21
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What are some risks of NSAIDs?

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  • Stomach Bleeding, Ulcer
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Fluid Retention
  • Kidney (nephrotoxicity) and Heart Problems
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22
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What is QuEST? pg 29

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Quickly/Accurately assess the patient
Establish that the patient is a good self care candidate
Suggest appropriate strategy
Talk with patient

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23
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What is SCHOLAR? 30

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S- Symptoms
C- Characteristics
H- History 
O- Onset (when did this begin) 
L- Location 
A- Aggravation Factors 
R- Remitting Factors
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24
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What is MAC

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M-edications- Meds patient is taking
A-llergies- To meds or anything
C-ondition- Coexisting health conditions

25
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What are some concerning fever symptoms?

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  • Change in Mental Status
  • Cannot stay hydrated (children)
  • Severe infection
26
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What temperature is too high with a child less than 3 months of age?

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100.1 *F

27
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What temperature is too high with a child more than 3 months of age?

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104*F

28
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How long is too long to have a fever? less than 2 years old

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For more than 24 hours

29
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How long is too long to have a fever? Older than 2

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3 days

30
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Non Pharma approach to treating fever

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Drink lots of fluids and possibly take a sponge bath

31
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OTC Pharma treatment for fever?

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Antipyretics-
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Naproxen (not for

32
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When should you refer a patient to the a doctor pertaining to a fever?

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If the patient is >2 after 3 days

33
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How many days is too long for a headache?

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10 days

34
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What are some concerning headache symptoms?

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Severe head pain

Signs of Stroke, head trauma, substance abuse (secondary HA)

35
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A physicians diagnoses is need for what type of headache?

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Migraine

36
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What OTC medicine should be used for a migraine?

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NSAID, Salicylate, Cafeine, Magnesium supplement (preventative)

37
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What OTC meds should be used for tension-type headaches

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Acetaminophen, NSAID, Salicylate, Cafeine

38
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Sinus Headache OTC meds?

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Acetaminophen, NSAID, Salicylate, Decongestant

39
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NSAIDs have a side effect of hypertension. What reasons would need to be present for a patient to not be a NSAID canditate?

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  • Uncontrolled HTN
  • Patient taking drugs that can also cause hypertension.
  • Patient is on several ANTI-HTN meds
40
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NSAIDS have the side effect of Kidney Disease. WHat types of patients should not take NSAIDs.

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  • Elderly >65 yo
  • Known renal dysfunction
  • Patient is also taking meds that are Nephrotoxic
41
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NSAIDs can cause GI bleeding. What patients shouldnt take them?

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Elderly > 65

  • Taking meds that increase bleeding risk (warfarin)
  • Alcohol use
  • Hx of GI bleeding or PUD
42
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NSAIDs can cause cardiovascular disease. WHat patients should not take them?`

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  • History of Midocardial Infarction, Stroke, Heart Failure (HF), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD)
  • Other CVD risk factors
43
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NSAIDs can have allergic RXNs. What patients should not take them?

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Hx of Asthma

Known allergy to ASA (Acetylsalicylic acid) or NSAIDs

44
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NSAIDs can be nephrotoxic especially when combined with?

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ACE Inhibitors (lisinophril, Enalapril, Ramipril)
Think PRIL!
Hypertension Drugs

45
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What drugs interact with NSAIDs?

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-Warfarin
- Antiplatalets
- Salicylates
-Aspirin
- AntiHypertension (ACE and Diuretics)
-Lithium
- Methotrexate
- Digoxin
(mostly related to bleeding risk and renal function)

46
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What is Allergic Rhinitis?

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Systemic Disease with predominant nasal symptoms.

47
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Where is histamine most highly concentrated?

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Skin, lungs, GI

- Concentration increases wherever there is an increase in mast cells.

48
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Mast cell degranulation releases what? What phase is this in allergic rhinitis?

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Histamine

Early phase

49
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WHat are outdoor triggers of allergic rhinitis?

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Pollen
Mold spores
Pollutants

50
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Exclusions for self care? Allergic Rhinitis

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Less than 12
Pregnant Lactating
Symptoms of uncontrolled asthma or COPD

51
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Nonpharm AR treatment?

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Allergen avoidance

Nasal wetting sprays

52
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Intranasal Corticosteroids

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May take up to 1 week to see symptom control

- 2 sprays in each nostril per day

53
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WHat are antihistamines?

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Compete with H1 receptor preventing, helps keep histamine receptor in inactive form

54
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Intermittent Allergic Rhinitis or seasonal allergic rhinitis

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Symptoms are

55
Q

Persistent Allergic Rhinitis

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longer than 4 weeks or 4 days per week

56
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Name the 4 1st generation Antihistamines

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Brompheniramine (Dimetapp)
Chlorpheniramine
Clemastine (travist)
Diphenhydramine (benadryl)

57
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Name the 3 2nd gen Antihistamines

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Ceterizine (Zyrtec)
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Loratadine (Claritin)

58
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What are the 3 classifications of coughs?

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Acute 8 weeks

59
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Pharmacological cough treatment

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Oral Antitussives: When cough provides no useful functions

Codeine, Dexmethorphan, Diphenyhydramine