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Chapter 39 Drugs - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 39 Drugs
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
uses
rashes
parkinsons disease
insomnia
motion sickness
allergy/common cold
administration alerts
increased risk for anaphylaxis
IV 25 mg/min to reduce risk of shock
IM inject deep into muscle to minimize tissue irritation
adverse effects
drowsiness
paradoxical CNS stimulation
anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, tachycardia, mild hypotension
contraindications
hypersensitivity
BPH
narrow angle glaucoma
GI obstruction
caution
asthma
hyperthyroidism
drug-drug interactions
alcohol, CNS depressants cause increased sedation
mechanism of action
H1 receptor antagonist
fluticasone (Fluonase, Veramyst)
uses
seasonal allergic rhinitis/decreased local inflammation leading to reduction nasal stuffiness
administration alerts
instruct to follow directions
adverse effects
nasal irritation
epistaxis
headache
nasopharyngitis
contraindications
prior hypersensitivity to drug; fluticasone can mask infections
drug-drug interactions
intranasal decongestant can cause increased risk of nasal irritation or bleeding
mechanism of action
dextromorphan-delsym (Robitussin DM)
uses
coughing (except in smokers, lung conditions)
administration alerts
avoid pulmonary irritants/can decrease drug effectiveness
adverse effects
slurred speech
ataxia
stupor
respiratory depression
seizures
coma
contraindications
asthma, smoking, emphysema, <6 yo.
drug-drug interactions
MaOi
mechanism of action
suppressant; increases cough threshold (no analgesic, no euphoria, no dependence)