NR-566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family
Midterm Exam Study Guide
How to treat glaucoma in someone with COPD or asthma?
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Betaxolol
Latanoprost side effects
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Heightened brown pigmentation of the iris and eyelid
glucocorticoid therapeutic action in allergic reactions
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prevent inflammatory response to allergens and thus reduce all symptoms
antihistamine mechanism of action
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Block the actions of histamine at the H1 receptor. 1 / 3
Cromolyn mechanism of action
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mast cell stabilizer
sympathomimetics mechanism of action
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activate vascular alpha-1 receptors and cause vasoconstriction
guaifenesin therapeutic action
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stimulates the flow of respiratory tract secretions
benzoyl peroxide side effects
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may produce drawing and peeling of the skin. If signs of severe local irritation occur like, burning, blistering, scaling, and swelling, the frequency of application should be reduced.
benzoyl peroxide patient teaching
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associated with potential severe hypersensitivity reactions, particularly in those with asthma. If excessive stinging occurs, wash off with mild soap and water and resume next day 2 / 3
Buedesonide risk of use in children
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The major concerns are adrenal suppression and slowing of linear growth in children
organic sunscreen needs what ingredient to be effective?
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avobenzone
treatment for mild acne
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-Topical antibiotics -Topical retinoids
treatment for severe acne
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isotretinoin
1st line treatment for mild-mod acne
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Benzoyl peroxide, a first-line drug for mild to moderate acne, is both an antibiotic and keratolytic
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