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upper respiratory

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act on cough control center in the medulla antitussives
loosen bronchial secretions so they can be removed by coughing expectorants
H1 blocker or H1 antagonists antihistimines
stimulate the alpha-adrenergic receptors, producing vascular constriction in the nasal cappillaries decongestants
upper repiratory infections include what 5 conditions common cold, acute rhinitis, sinusitis, acute tonsilitis, laryngitis
the most common cause of URI's common cold
on avg. , adults have __-___ colds a yr 2-4
When the H1 receptor is stimulated, smooth mscle lining the nasal cavity is _____ constricted
second generation antihistamines differ from first generation antihistamines bc they do not cause ________ sedation
clients taking antihistamnes need to monitor for s/s of _________ dysfunction urinary
after constant use of a nasal spray, _____congestion is likely to occur rebound
Do not use nasal sprays in children less than ____ yrs of age 6
a nondrug expectorant available to everyone water or fluids
the FDA has ordered removal of all cold remedies containing what drug phenylpropanolamine
What is the recommended dose of diphyenhydramine (benadryl) 25-50mg q4-6h
what is one of the effects of benadryl antitussive
benadryl blocks which histamine receptor H1
client taking benadryl is breastfeeding, what should they know small amounts of the drug pass into breast milk, breastfeeding is not recommended
s/e of benadryl drowsiness, urinary retention, tinnitus
what is the advantage of systemic decongestant over nasal sprays and drops they provide longer relief
what expectorant is frequently an ingredient in cold remedies guafenesin
what nursing interventions should be implemented for the common cold monitor vital signs, observe color of bronchial secretions, monitor reactions, encourage adequate fluid intake
what groups of drugs are used to treat cold symptoms decongestants, antitussives, expectorants, &antihistamines
decongestants are contraindicated for clients with what conditions hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease, DM, hypertention
what information should be included in client teaching for medications for a common cold read labels of otc drugs for any interactions, and do not drive during initial use of a histamine
what is the recommended dose and sched for afrin 2-3 gtts in each nostril twice a day
what is the recommended length of time for use of afrin 2-3 days
what is a dietary restriction of afrin caffeinated bevs
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