Chapter 38

Question 1

What drug class is diphenhydramine?

Answer 1

Antihistamine

Question 2

Uses of diphenhydramine include, allergic rhinitis, _______, urticaria, _______, and prevention of motion sickness

Answer 2

pruritis
common cold
sneezing
cough

Question 3

What are some cautions that should be watched out for when giving patients diphenhydramine?

Answer 3

closed-angle glaucoma
urinary retention
severe liver disease

Question 4

What mental illness can diphenhydramine increase, therefore alcohol should be avoided?

Answer 4

CNS depression

Question 5

Why should diphenhydramine be given with food if oral?

Answer 5

Reduces gastric distress

Question 6

Until stabilized, patients on _____ should not drive

Answer 6

diphenhydramine

Question 7

Benadryl is a ______________

Answer 7

diphenhydramine

Question 8

What drug class is guaifenesin?

Answer 8

expectorant

Question 9

Robitussin is a ______

Answer 9

guaifenesin

Question 10

What are the side effects of guaifenesin?

Answer 10

Drowsiness, dizziness, headache
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Question 11

Expectorants loosen ______ and allow eliminations by _____

Answer 11

Bronchial secretions
coughing