Allergy Meds Flashcards
(8 cards)
Diphenhydramine Routes
PO, IV, IM
Diphenhydramine Use
Antihistamine
Sedative
Prevention of allergic response
Prevent N/V
*Drs prescribe before certain medications they need if they are allergic (contrast, blood) People use for sleeping
Cetirizine - Fexofenadine - Loratadine Route
PO
Cetirizine - Fexofenadine - Loratadine Use
Antihistamine
Colds
Rhinitis
NCLEX Cetirizine - Fexofenadine - Loratadine Tip
Causes dry mouth and Tachycardia. Take on an empty stomach. Causes drowsiness. NO BREASTFEEDING
BeclomethasONE, FluticONE, MometasONE, TriamcinoLONE Route
Nasal Sprays
BeclomethasONE, FluticONE, MometasONE, TriamcinoLONE Use
Rhinitis
Chronic Asthma
BeclomethasONE, FluticONE, MometasONE, TriamcinoLONE Nclex Hint
All can cause oral fungal infections, hoarseness and epistaxis. Rinse mouth after use and seek regular peak flow monitoring