Antitussives

Question 1

+–+–Butorphanol is an opioid class lV drug that can be used as an antitussive, what are two other uses

Answer 1

Analgesic and pre anesthetic

Question 2

Hydrocodone is an opioid class ll drug that can be used as an antitussive, but is generally used in ______________ which brings it down to a class lll

Answer 2

Combinations

Question 3

Codeine is an opioid class ll drug that can be used as an antitussive, but is generally used in combinations, which brings it down to a class….

Answer 3

lll or V

Question 4

What is Dextromethorphan?

Answer 4

Dextromethorphan is a non-addictive antitussive equivalent to codeine, but not addictive

Question 5

An antihistamine that when combined with prednisolone (a steroid) forms Temaril-P (a registered trademark) antitussive.

Answer 5

Trimeprazine

Question 6

Decongestants are _______________ agonists that minimize ______________ congestion

Answer 6

Adrenergic
Mucosal

Question 7

Decongestants are adrenergic agonists that minimize mucosal congestion through ________________ of the capillaries

Answer 7

Vasoconstriction

Question 8

Decongestants like phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are given to __________ with upper respiratory disease. Since they are adrenergic agonists, they cause ______________ stimulation, so caution must be taken for _____________ cases

Answer 8

Cats
Cardiac
Heart

Question 9

Decongestants for cats with nasal congestion are useful, bc if a cat can’t smell, they wont….

Answer 9

Eat

Question 10

Pseudoephedrine is used in ____________________ labs

Answer 10

Methamphetamine (cRaCk)