CH.9 Mucolytics

Question 1

Mucolytics

Answer 1

–Mucus-controlling Drug Therapy
–alter the consistency of gel layer

Question 2

Mucoactive agent

Answer 2

–any agent that has an effect on mucus secretions; includes expectorant, mucolytics

Question 3

Mucokinetic agent

Answer 3

–drugs that increase cough or ciliary clearance of secretions

Question 4

Mucoregulatory agents

Answer 4

–drugs that reduce the volume of airway secretions

Question 5

Mucolytic agent

Answer 5

–any drug that breaks down the structure of mucus

Question 6

Expectorant

Answer 6

–drug that increases the secretion of sputum by the airway passages when a patient is dry

Question 8

Incompatibility with N-Acetyl-L-cysteine

Answer 8

–sodium ampicillin
–Amphotericin B
–Erythromycin Lactobionate
–Tetracyclines
–Aminoglycosides