Benzonatate Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

cough - Answer take a thorough HX. DDX: rx drugs*postnasal drip*COPD*asthma*post infection*GERD*chf*Interstital lung disease* RX for Cough - Answer Treat underling Disease*smoking cessation* medications--ipratropiaum, cromolyn, atrovent, dextromethorphan, antihistamines/decongestant, benzonatate(Tessalon), codeine is last resort. see eppocrates guideline Dyspnea - Answer good eaxm-s3,s4? murmurs? edema? check peak flow on spriometry DDX:asthma, COPD, Pneumonia,CHF, IHD, Anemia, p...

NURS 6501 Exam 2 Already Passed!! Clinical Presentation of Acute Bronchitis cough (productive or not) is most likely but fever, muscle aches, and fatigue can also be present. Burning substernal pain with breathing in. Cough lasts longer than 7 days but shouldn't last more than 3 weeks. Best Treatment Viral Bronchitis most people improve on their own antitussives like dextromethorphan or benzonatate helps short term codeine or hydrocodone if cough is severe antipyretics, bed rest and in...

ATI Capstone Pharmacology assessment Questions & Answers Latest Update 2024 Guaranteed A+ A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking methyldopa for the treatment of hypertension. Witch of the client following information should the nurse include in the teaching This medication can cause dizziness This medication can cause insomnia Expect to experience depression while taking this medication Expect to have increased salivation while taking this medication This medication can cau...

MBB ABIM IM Board Review updated 2022.08.07 Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) -photosensitive malar rash sparing the nasolabial folds -other sun exposed area can be involved -almost all pts have systemic symptoms and positive serologic results (ANA, anti-Ro/SSA, anti-La/SSB) Three primary patterns of lupus specific skin rashes 1. Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) 2. Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus 3. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus Lupus pernio disease a...

ADHD medication indications and side effects Start at small initial doses Monitor for side effects of appetite loss, abdominal pain, headaches, sleep disturbances (insomnia), HTN, and decrease in growth velocity Need close monitoring and follow up care my PCP Avoid stimulants w/hx of tic-like behaviors, family hs of Tourettes Medications: Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin)→ 1st drug of choice, must be older than 5 y/o Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) Atomoxetine (Strattera)→ wt bas...

AGNP BOARD RESPIRATORY PRESCRIBING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+ 2023/2024. Question: Treatment of Bordetella pertussis in a patient with a hypersensitivity to macrolides is: doxycycline. clindamycin (Cleocin). metronidazole (Flagyl). sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim). Correct Explanation: Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) is an alternative choice for patients in whom a macrolide is contraindicated. Question: The mainstay of treatment in the manag...

AGNP BOARD RESPIRATORY PRESCRIBING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+ 2023/2024. Question: Treatment of Bordetella pertussis in a patient with a hypersensitivity to macrolides is: doxycycline. clindamycin (Cleocin). metronidazole (Flagyl). sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim). Correct Explanation: Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) is an alternative choice for patients in whom a macrolide is contraindicated. Question: The mainstay of treatment in the manag...

The physician orders states: "Digoxin elixir 0.25mg PO daily and hold for apical heart rate below 60/min. The bottle is labeled 0.05mg/ml. How many ml(s) are needed for the ordered dose? Choose one answer. a. 5 ml b. 10 ml c. 15 ml d. 20 ml - a. 5 ml The physician orders 500mg of Ancef I.M. The pharmacy supplies a vial powder with the following instructions: "Add 2.5ml of sterile water for injection. This will provide a yield of 330mg/ml." How many ml of this antibiotic prepara...

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pseudoephedrine correct answer: children under 4 should not be prescribed this medication. instead encourage rest, fluids, saline sprays, nasal bulb for clearing of secreations coricidin hbp correct answer: this medication should be prescribed to pts with htn and c/o of nasal congestion antihistamines correct answer: these medications have ADRs including sedation, dizziness, tinnitus, lassitude, fatigue headache, irritability antihistamine contraindications correct answer: these pop...