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1) glucocorticoid steroid, expect a slight weight gain with improved apitite, avoid alcohol and caffein, do not ignore dyspesia with hyperacidity, do ont use asprin or other OTC drugs.2) leukotriene modifier, not intended to treat acute episodes of asthma, monitor patients closely on all antiasthmatic medications.5) bronchodilator, RESCUE INHALER, side effects include acne, edema and chest palipitations.9) lowers viscosity and facilitates the removal of secretions. removes the toxic metabolites of acetaminophen(INHALER)11) inhibit bronchoconstriction and inflammation12) antichonlinergics, long acting. use handihaler13) antichonlinergics, cannot take albuteral with this med.14) used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease15) leukotriene modifier, do not use for reversal of acute asthma attacks16) oral, steroid, watch for personal hygiene, persistant back ache or chest pain.17) anticholinergics, NOT AN EMERGENCY MED, allow 30 to 60 seconds between puffs, wait 5 minutes between other inhaled meds, rinse mouth after use. USE AS PRIMARY TREATMENT18) treats bladder spasms19) antihistamine, do not use alcohol, do not drive, increase fluid intake, fall precaution22) smooth muscle relaxand and bronchodilator23) antihistamine, use caution with use of 6 month old. (ORAL)26) bronchodilator- RESCUE INHALER, causes dry mouth (aerosol)27) leukotriene modifier29) iron pill- for iron deficiency anemia, swollow whole empty stomach |
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3) stimulates red blood cell production- can increase life threatening heart attack, stroke and circulation problems4) atihistamine, cannot take laratadin, give on empty stomch, may cause significant drowsiness.6) do not discontinue glucocorticoid steroids because they have to be weaned off to prevent withdrawl symptoms.7) used to treat symptoms of BPH such as frequent and difficult urination and may reduce the chance of actue urinary retention8) (ORAL) stimulates respiratory tract secretion by decreasing viscosity of mucus. 10) used to treat increased amounts of potassium in the body12) bronchodilator, never use spacer with this drug, do not use to treat acute asthma attack, report tachycardia20) relieves bronchospasms by relaxing smooth muscles21) (ORAL) cough suppressant. pain med, take with food or milk to reduce possibility of GI distress,24) inhibits acetylcholine resulting in bronchodilation and prevention of bronchospasms (MAINTANENCE MEDS)25) methylxanthines, PO or IV, take med same time everyday, avoid charcoal broiled food, limit caffeine intake, drink fluids liberally.28) bronchodilator- RESCUE INHALER, causes increased serum glucose.30) steroid, rinse mouth with water after each use but do not swallow.
(inhalant)31) treatment of high levels of serum phosphorus for patients with end stage renal failure32) steroid, report onset of signs of hypocorticism adrenal insufficiency immediatly, fatigue, nausea, anorexia, joint pain, muscular weakness, dizziness, and fever.33) for benign prostatic hyperplasia, for men having trouble urinating34) fungal infection35) methylxanthines, Iv, use of tobacco tends to increase elimination of this drug36) antihistamine take 30-60 min before travel, avoid prolonged sun exposure, avoid alcohol, assess for involuntary movements of the upper extremities, take with food |
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