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_________ act as vasoconstrictors to reduce blood flow to edematous tissues in the nose, sinuses and pharynx; they achieve this vasoconstriction by stimulating the alpha receptors in these tissues.
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decongestants
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Name (5) things that decongestants do.
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1)vasoconstrictors--reduce blood flow to edematous tissues in the nose
2)reduce swelling of the mucous membranes 3)alleviate nasal stuffiness 4)allow secretions to drain 5)help unclog the eustachian tubes |
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ephedrine
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decongestant
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Afrin, Dristan, Sinex
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decongestant
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Neo-Synephrine
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decongestant
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pseudoephedrine
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(Drixoral,Sudafed) decongestant
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Name (2) things that antihistamines do.
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1)dry up secretions
2)block the histamine at the H1 receptors |
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Antihistamines are only effective in treating what?
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allergic reactions, which release histamines
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Antihistamine are not effective in treating what?
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the common cold
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Benadryl
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antihistamine
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Clartin
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antihistamine
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Seldane
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antihistamine
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Hismanal
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antihistamine
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What is the purpose of mast cell inhibitors? (2)
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1)act to stabilize the membrane of mast cells
2)and prevent them from releasing histamine **prevents edema of the nasal passages in patients with allergic rhinitis |
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cromolyn
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(Nasalcrom) mast cell inhibitor for ENT
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What can be applied topically as a paste to treat mouth ulcers and inflammation?
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corticosteroids
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beclomethasone
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(Beconase, Vancenase) corticosteroid for ENT
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dexamethasone
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(Decadron) corticosteroid for ENT
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What is the purpose of antitussive drugs?
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act to decrease coughing by suppressing the cough center in the brain
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codeine
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antitussive drug
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Tessalon Perles
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antitussive drug
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Hycodan
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antitussive drug
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What is the purpose of expectorant drugs?
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they reduce the viscosity or thickness of sputum so it can be coughed up more easily.
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Expectorant drugs are prescribed only for what?
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only for producing sputum coughs
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Candida albicans
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fungal infection of the mouth
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oral candidiasis
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(yeast infection) fungal infection of the mouth
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monilia
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fungal infection of the mouth
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thrush
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fungal infection of the mouth
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Antifungal drugs are applied how? (2)
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1)topically as a solution (patient is told to "swish and swallow")
2)a troche or a lozenge to suck |
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Mycelex
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antifungal drug
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Nizoral
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antifungal drug
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nystatin
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antifungal drug
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Chloraseptic
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combination ENT drug; topical anesthetic throat spray
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cocaine
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combination ENT drug; topical anesthetic and vasoconstrictor used during ENT examinations and operations on the nose
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silver nitrate
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combination ENT drug; cauterizing agent applied with applicator stick, used to cauterize superficial blood vessels such as causes nosebleeds
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triamcinolone
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(Nasacort) corticosteroid for ENT
**or Kenalog in Orabase--can be applied topically as a paste to treat mouth ulcers and inflammation |