Midterm Exam: NR566 / NR-566
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family | Questions & Answers Study Guide| 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
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Monoclonal antibody drug treatment option for Allergic Rhinitis
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Omalizumab: biologic therapy
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How to treat glaucoma in someone with COPD or asthma
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Betaxolol (B1 selective beta blocker): does not affect the bronchi
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latanoprost side effects
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Darkens color of iris (browning)
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Therapeutic action of glucocorticoids for the eyes
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Inhibit the production of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxane for relief of eye inflammation, redness, irritation
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MOA for antihistamines
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block histamine release in the small blood vessels, capillaries and nerves during allergic reactions to relieve itching, sneezing and rhinorrhea
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MOA of cromolyn
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Prevents release of leukotrienes & histamine; Inhibits activity of leukocytes & eosinophils 2 / 3
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MOA of sympathomimetics
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activate alpha adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels---> reduction of nasal congestion
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Therapeutic action of Guafenesin
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Expectorant: thins secretions to stimulate release of congestion
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Patient education of benzoyl peroxide:
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Continue to use the prescription on irritated or sunburned skin, avoid sunlight and UV light exposure
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Organic sunscreen needs what ingredient to be effective:
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Avobenzone (to absorb UVA light rays)
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