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Steroids in asthma {Ans: Treat flair up intermittently. May cause irritability and increased hunger. Not long term Methylprednisone, prednisone, dexamethasone}Dextroamphetamine {Ans: affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)}Schedule 5 controlled substances {Ans: Substances with very low potential for abuse and currently accepted medical uses. The substances has very limited physical or psychological dependence liability. Examples - Codeine mixtures, Ephedrine}Schedule 4 controlled substances {Ans: anticonvulsants, antianxiety agents: valium, phenobarb, meprobamate}First Generation histamine- 1 antagonists {Ans: inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine Can be used with cold symptoms. Anticholinergic property (dry mouth, urinary hesitancy) CNS depressant (sleepiness) Caution in Asthmatic patients (thickens bronchial secretions impairing breathing) Ex. diphenhydramine, promethazine, chlorpheniramine}buprenorphine/naloxone {Ans: Suboxone. used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction.}Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) {Ans: a class of psychotropic medications used for the treatment of schizophrenia and other disorders that involve psychosis. Ex. olanzapine, risperidone, haloperidol. MAOI}Osmotic Laxatives {Ans: Salts draw water into the intestine causing fecal mass to soften and swell stimulating peristalsis. Low dose 6-12 hours, high dose 2-6 hours.