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 correct name in Section I.
SECTION I
1. Septra DS (Glaxo Wellcome)
2. P^sub 6^E^sub 1^ (Alcon)
3. Marax (Pfizer)
4. Oxipor VHC (Whitehall)
5. Norgesic (3M Pharmaceuticals)
SECTION II
a. pilocarpine, 6%; epinephrine bitartrate, 1%
These eyedrops may be prescribed for glaucoma. Pilocarpine, a direct-acting myotic, and epinephrine bitartrate, a sympathomimetic, decrease intraocular pressure. Warn your patient that this medication may impair his night vision.
b. orphenadrine, 25 mg; aspirin, 385 mg; caffeine, 30 mg
This drug may be prescribed to relieve pain caused by musculoskeletal disorders. Orphenadrine is a centrally acting muscle relaxant; aspirin, a nonopioid analgesic. Caffeine may enhance aspirin's analgesic effects. Tell your patient that this combination can cause a dry mouth and blurred vision.
c. theophylline, 130 mg; ephedrine sulfate, 25 mg; hydroxyzine HCl, 10 mg
This tablet may be prescribed to control asthma symptoms. Theophylline is a xanthine bronchodilator. Ephedrine sulfate relieves bronchial congestion. Hydroxyzine HCl, a sedating antihistamine, counters ephedrine sulfate's stimulant effects. Tell your patient to take this drug with meals.
d. sulfamethoxazole, 800 mg; trimethoprim, 160 mg
This combination may be prescribed to treat a urinary tract infection. Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide antibiotic; trimethoprim is an anti-infective that suppresses bacterial growth. Tell your patient to take the medication until it's gone; stopping early may cause a relapse.
e. coal tar solution, 48.5%; salicylic acid, 1%; benzocaine, 2%
This nonprescription lotion may be used to treat psoriasis. Coal tar relieves itching; salicylic acid promotes skin sloughing and exposes new skin layers. Benzocaine is an anesthetic. Tell your patient that this lotion may temporarily discolor light-colored or bleached hair and may stain clothing. Warn him to avoid sun exposure to prevent photosensitivityreactions.
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