Davis McClendon
Nov. 26, 2023
Adv. Pharmacology
13.1 Study Guide
1.
What special populations should not be prescribed pseudoephedrine?
a.
Children under age 4.
b.
Patients diagnosed with HTN and CVD – d/t effects on constriction of
dilated arterioles.
2.
What drug should be prescribed for a patient with nasal congestion with
hypertension?
a.
Oxymetazoline (Afrin) – nasal spray
3.
What are the adverse effects of antihistamines?
a.
Drowsiness, dry mouth, tachycardia, urinary retention, and constipation.
4.
What conditions should cause a patient to avoid the use of antihistamines?
a.
Patients with HTN, BPH, and/or cardiomyopathy
5.
Which medications are considered antitussives, and what are their
mechanisms of action?
a.
Nonopioids – Benzotenate (Tessalon Perles) and dextromethorphan
i.
Benzotenate – anesthetizes the stretch receptors in the lungs to
suppress cough
ii.
Dextromethorphan – Acts on the medulla to suppress cough
b.
Opioids — Codeine and Hydrocodone
i.
Acts on the medulla to suppress cough
6.
How are upper respiratory infections treated?
a.
By treating the symptoms – nasal decongestants, expectorants, and
