Question

5. Albuterol uses p 472. 6. Corticosteroids patient teaching p 476 Chapter 44 1. Muscle relaxants p 683 Chapter 45 (actions, side effects) 1.'big three" adverse effects of antibiotics p 689. 2.Aminoglycosides side effects p 691. 1 3.Tetracycline, med interactions p 708 5.TB medications + streptomycin (sometimes used in conjunction) p 709. 6. Cephalosporins use p 695 7. STI treatment patient teaching 8. Quinolones side effects p 704.

Answer 1

5. Albuterol uses:

It is used to treat breathing problems such as wheezing, breathing difficulty, coughing, chest tightness occur due to asthma, COPD, and other lung and airways problems.

6. Corticosteroid patient's teaching:

• Educate about low-sodium and potassium rich diet.
• Include extra proteins in your diet.
• Educate about the side effects of the drug.
• Advise withholding during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Educate about taking of drug alone and to include with other medicines.
• Educate about the interaction of the drug with alcohol, tobacco, and grapefruit.

Chapter 44

Muscle relaxants:

Muscle relaxants act on the skeletal muscle and reduce the contractility and tension of the muscles. It is mainly used to relieve the pain and spasms on the muscles in the case of peripheral disease and multiple sclerosis. The common side effects are nausea and drowsiness. Some of the muscle relaxants are

• Cyclobenzaprine
• Metaxalone
• Baclofen
• Chlorzoxazone
• Methocarbamol

Chapter 45

1. Big three adverse effects of antibiotics:

• Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
• Photosensitivity
• Allergic reactions such as itching, coughing, chest tightness.

2. Aminoglycoside side effects:

• Skin rash
• Itching
• Urinary urgency
• Hearing loss or rinning in the ear
• Increased thirst
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness

3. Tetracycline interactions:

• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• swollen tongue
• Vaginal itching
• Sore throat
• Muscle pain
• Swelling in the genital areas.