You routinely administer combination drugs...but do you know what's in them? To find out, match each combination of ingredients in Section II with its name in Section I.
SECTION I
1. Combivent (Boehringer Ingelheim)
2. Teczem (Hoechst Marion Roussel)
3. Sildec-DM (Silarx)
4. Hysone (Roberts Med)
5. Repan (Everett)
SECTION II
a. each ml contains: pseudoephedrine HCI, 25 mg; carbinoxamine, 2 mg; dextromethorphan, 4 mg These pediatric oral drops may be prescribed for a toddler's cold symptoms. Pseudoephedrine HCl is a decongestant; carbinoxamine, an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan suppresses cough. Teach the child's parents how to administer the drops.
b. each actuation delivers: ipratropium, 18 mcg; albuterol sulfate, 103 mcg
Use this aerosol oral inhaler to relieve bronchospasm in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An anticholinergic, ipratropium inhibits vagal reflexes; albuterol, a sympathomimetic, relaxes bronchial muscles. Teach your patient to use a metered-dose inhaler.
c. each gram contains: clioquinol, 30 mg; hydrocortisone, 10 mg
A patient may select this cream to treat a fungal skin infection. Clioquinol is a topical antifungal and antibacterial agent. Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, relieves inflammation and itching. Tell your patient to contact his physician if the skin rash hasn't healed within 1 week.
d. acetaminophen, 325 mg; butalbital, 50 mg; caffeine, 40 mg
This capsule may be prescribed to relieve mild to moderate tension headaches. Acetaminophen is a nonopioid analgesic; butalbital, a barbiturate, is a sedative. Caffeine may enhance the analgesic effects of acetaminophen. Warn your patient that he may experience dizziness.
e. enalapril, 5 mg; diltiazem maleate, 180 mg This extended-release tablet may be prescribed, to treat hypertension. Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; diltiazem maleate, a calcium channel blocker. Tell your patient to contact his physician if he experiences shortness of breath or swelling of the hands or feet.
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