ATI nur 180 pharmacology Proctored exam Practice Questions

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• Stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors, thus producing vascular constriction of capillaries in nasal mucosa
• Compete with histamine for receptor sites, thus preventing a histamine response and overall congestion.
• Treat allergic rhinitis and prevent motion sickness.
• Loosen bronchial secretion to assist in elimination.

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• Limit use of the drug to 3 days to prevent rebound nasal congestion
• This drug may be used in maintenance treatment for asthma
• This medication may take up to a week to see effects
• Take this drug at bedtime because it may cause drowsiness

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• stimulates effects of histamine by occupying all H receptor sites.
• blocks effects of histamine by competing and occupying H1 receptor sites.
• blocks effects of histamine by competing and occupying H2 receptor sites.
• stimulates effects of histamine by increasing amount of H2 receptor sites.

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• Use this inhaler 15 minutes prior to physical activity
• Tachycardia is an adverse effect associated with this medication
• This medication should not be discontinued abruptly.
• Injections are required weekly to properly prevent asthma attacks.

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• This medication (Benadryl) targets h2 receptors to alleviate symptoms.
• Take this medication on an empty stomach before breakfast. Drowsiness is a common side effect of diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• Avoid CNS depressants while taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• This medication is a 2nd generation antihistamine.
• Paradoxical reactions can be seen with this medication.