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Diaphragm   located at the base of the chest cavity, this large dome shaped respiratory muscle separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. It contracts and flattens during inhalation, and it relaxes during exhalation  
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Pleural activity- area in which lungs are located Pleural membrane-divided into the visceral pleura and parietal pleura   visceral- is directly attached to the surface of each lung. parietal- lines the walls of the thorax. W/i the parietal fluid fills the gap b/t visceral/parietal areas and surrounds lungs. It reduces friction b/t lung/chest wall during breathing  
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what is the function of the epiglottis   obstruct the trachea automatically when swallowing takes place to keep food, liquid, and saliva from entering the airway  
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how much mucous is produced by the body each day   more than 125 mL (1/2 cup) of mucous daily  
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enables the body to extract oxygen from the atmosphere during inhalation and to remove carbon dioxide from the body during exhalation   the lungs  
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antituberculosis agents   isoniazid, MYAMBUTOL-ethambutol, pyrazinamide, RIFANDIN-rifampin, STREPTOMYCIN-streptomycin  
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Long-acting bronchodilator/ steroid inhaler (combination)   SYMBICORT-budesonide/formoterol, ADVAIR DISKUS- fluticasone/salmeterol  
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Leukotriene Inhibitors   SINGULAIR-montelukast  
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Corticosteroids- nasal inhaler   NASONEX-mometasone, RHINOCORT-budesonide, FLONASE-fluticasone  
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Corticosteroids- respiratory inhaler   AZMACORT-triamcinolone, FLOVENT DISKUS/ FLOVENT HFA- fluticasone  
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Bronchodilators   PROVENTIL HFA- albuterol, VENTOLIN HFA-albuterol, ADRENALIN-epinephrine, ISUPREL-isoproterenol  
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Decongestants   oral decongestant SUDAFED- pseudoephedrine nasal decongestant- NEO-SYNEPHRINE- phenylephrine  
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Antitussive/ Expectorant combinations   HYCOTUSS- hydrocodone/guaifenesin, ROBITUSSIN DM- guaifenesin/dextromethorphan  
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Antitussive/ antihistamine combinations   TUSSIONEX- hydrocodone/chlorpheniramine  
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Antitussives   DELSYM-dextromethorphan, TESSALON PERLES-benzonatate  
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Second generation antihistamines   ALLEGRA-D - fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine CLARITIN-D 12/24 hr- loratadine/ pseudoephedrine  
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Antihistamine/decongestant combinations   contain pseudoephedrine  
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Antihistamines   ALLEGRA-fexofenadine, BENADRYL-diphenhydramine, CHLOR-TRIMETON-chlorpheniramine, CLARITIN-loratadine, ZYRTEC-cetirizine  
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Prophylaxis   treatment given before an event or exposure to prevent the occurrence of a condition or symptom  
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Productive Cough   a cough that expectorates mucous secretions from the respiratory tract  
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Nonproductive cough   a cough that does not produce mucous secretions from the respiratory tract  
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Expectorant   a drug that helps remove mucous secretions from the respiratory system; it lossens and thins sputum and bronchial secretions for ease of expectoration.  
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Decongestant   an adrenergic drug that reduces swelling of the mucous membranes by constricting dilated blood vessels; decongestants reduce blood flow to nasal tissues, thus reducing nasal congestions  
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Antipyretic   a drug that reduces or prevents fever  
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Analgesic   A drug that reduces or eliminates pain  
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several casues of hearing impairment or complete loss   aging (normal process), Heredity (genetic), Infections (bacterial or viral), Loud noises (music or machinery), medications(aminoglycosides), trauma (blunt trauma)  
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What conditions affect the quality of hearing   infections, earwax accumulation, damage to the eardrum, and genetic defects  
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ear is composed of what three major sections   external, middle and inner ear  
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what is the human ear responsible for side from hearing   balance, equilibrium, and many communication skills  
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glaucoma   group of opthalmic disorders characterized by high intraocular pressure (IOP) that can damage the optic nerve  
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conjunctivitis   contagious condition also known as pinky eye. is is an acute inflammation of the conjunctiva that is caused by viruses, bacteria, fungus or allergies  
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AU   both ears  
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AS   left ear  
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AD   right ear  
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OU   both eyes  
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OS   left eye  
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OD   right eye  
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why is it important to keep eye solutions sterile   because foreign objects instilled into eyes can cause damage or infection  
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how many muscles are responsible for eye movement?   six major muscles of the eye extend from the skeletal bones of the orbit  
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the lacrimal gland   is located within the orbit; it secretes tears into the eye and has ducts that lead into the nasal cavity  
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what is the difference between optometrists and opthalmologists?   optometrists are trained to perform eye exams and may prescribe medications for the eye wheras opthamologists are physicians who treat major conditions including performing eye surgery  
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opthalm/o   eye  
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blephar/o   eyelid  
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sympathomimetics   ALPHAGAN P- brimonidine  
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Prostaglandin agonists   XALATAN-latanoprost  
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Immunologic agent   RESTASIS- cyclosporine  
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Corticosteroids   DECADRON-dexamethasone, PRED FORTE- prednisolone  
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cholinergics   PILOCAR- pilocarpine  
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors   DIAMOX- acetazolamide, TRUSOPT-dorzolamide  
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beta adrenergic blocking agents   BETOPTIC-betaxolol, OCUPRESS-carteolol  
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combination antihistamine/ mast cell stabilizer for allergic conjunctivitis   PATANOL- olopatadine  
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antiinflammatory   OCUFEN-flurbiprofen  
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mast cell stabilizer   ALAMAST- pemirolast  
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Adrenergic agonists   PROPINE-dipivefrin, ALPHAGAN P- brimonidine  
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anticholinergics   MYDRIACYL- tropicamide  
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otic   pertaining to the ear  
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opthalmic   pertaining to the eye  
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Mydriasis   dilation of the pupil  
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cataract   loss of transparency of the lens of the eye  
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spacers- may be used within certain inhalers. manufactured tubes that attach to the inhaler and have a one-way valve to allow pt to inhale, not exhale into the device, allowing more of the drug to reach the lungs   Examples: Aerochamber, Optichamber, Prochamber, Vortex. Some inhalers have incorporated spacers into their medication devices, sich as triamcinolone and flunisolide HFA  
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Benadryl   -diphenhydramine. OTC antihistamine. Use: coughs cause by colds or allergies  
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Rhinitis   is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal passage caused by several different factors- colds, influenza, allergens, air pollution, strong odors (such as perfume, chemicals, medications)  
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H1N1 (swine flu)   newer type of influenza that is being followed closely by the CDC  
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OTC decongestants   SUDAFED- pseudoephedrine. used for nasal congestion. SUDAFED PE (oral) NEO-SYNEPHRINE (nasal) phenylephrine also used for nasal congestion  
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Nasal decongestants (sympathomimetics)   Decongestants affect the adrenergic receptors of the vascular smooth muscle, causing vasoconstriction and a decrease in mucous production.  
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Robitussin   guaifenesin. Class: OTC expectorant  
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Delsym   dextromethorphan. Class: antitussive (reduces coughing)  
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Robitussin DM   guaifenesin; dextromethorphan. Class: antitussive (reduces coughing)  
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common cold   an infection of the nasal passages and upper respiratory tract normally caused by a rhinovirus  
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average respiratory rate adult vs. child   the average respiratory rate for adults is 12-18 breaths per minute, whereas a childs rate is 40 breaths per minute  
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respiration- two distinct phases   inspiration- the movement of air into the lungs, expiration- movement of air out of the lungs.  
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Allergy   response of our immune system to an unrecognized substance  
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Antitussive   a drug that can decrease the coughing reflex of the central nervous system  
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Otitis media   an infection in the middle ear (earache) and often is associated with inflammation of the eustachian tube, which courses from the middle ear to the nasopharynx.  
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ototoxicity   certain medications can cause toxic levels of chemicals to accumulate in the cochlear hair cells, which may cause hearing damage known as ototoxicity. may or may not be permanent  
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many opthalmic agents particularly antibiotics and corticosteroids that are commonly prescribed for ear treament. This is acceptable why?   because the opthalmic preparations are sterile and can be used in the ear. However otic preparations cannot be used in the eye because they are not sterile and the patient may injure the eye  
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antiinfectives   aminoglycoside- TOBREX-tobramycin, antifungal- NATACYN-natamycin, antiviral- VIRA-A - vidarabine, fluoroquinolone opthalmic OCUFLOX- ofloxacin, Macrolide ILOTYCIN-erythromycin, sulfonamide BLEPH-LO- sulfacetamide, other POLYTRIM- polymyxin B/trimethoprim  
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