Chapter 28 - The Respiratory System Flashcards
(30 cards)
Colds are caused by what type of infections?
Viral
What are the symptoms of the common cold?
- stuffy nose or congestion
- difficulty breathing
- runny nose
- Sneezing
- sore or scratchy throat
- cough
- headache
- low-grade fever
- achy muscles or bones
- fatigue
What are the symptoms of the flu?
- high fever
- usually headache
- clear nasal passages
- sometimes sneezing
- productive cough
- severe aches and pains
- sever fatigue
- usually sore throat
- extreme exhaustion
Antibiotics will not cure a cold or viral infection. True or False?
True.
What drugs are used to treat a common cold?
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Cough Suppressants, expectorants
- Analgesics (pain reliever)
- Antipyretics (fever reducer)
- NSAIDs
ACE Inhibitors end with what prefix?
“pril”
ACE Inhibitors can contribute to cough? True or False?
True.
Large doses of Vitamin C will not cure a cold. True or False?
TRUE
Vitamin C and oral anticoagulants have a food/drug interaction. True or False?
True
What are the two types of coughs?
- Productive brings mucus up out of the lungs.
2. Nonproductive are dry, hacking coughs and are not purposeful.
MAOIs have a drug/drug interactions with oral decongestants. True or False?
True. Patients must not use pseudoephedrine if they are taking a MAOI. Can cause a cardiovascular event.
Pseudoephedrine is the essential chemical used in the prodiction of ____________.
Meth. The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 requires that any product containing pseudoephedrine must be sold from a locked cabinet, the sale recorded in a log, and the customer must present ID.
What are the daily, monthly, and mail-in limits to buying pseudoephedrine?
3.6 grams Daily, 9 grams monthly, 7.5 grams mail-in
Do not use nasal sprays and drops on patients with what conditions?
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Excessively dry nasal membranes
- Enlarged prostate
- Glaucoma
- Heart or blood disease
- Overactive Thyroid Gland
What drug is used as an antidote in acetaminophen overdose?
N-acetylcysteine
How many minutes does it take for Beta-adrenergic inhalers to act?
15 minutes
What are leukotrienes?
Substance released when a trigger such as animal dander, mold, or dust starts a chemical reaction in the body.
What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine a customer can purchase per 30 days?
A. 3.6 gm
B. 9 mg
C. 9 gm
D. 9.6gm
C. 9 grams
Which of the following means a drug that helps to relieve pain?
A. Analgesic
B. Antipyretic
C. Anti-inflammatory
D. Antihistamine
A. Analgesic
Colds are what type of infection?
Viral
All of the following can be cold symptoms EXCEPT:
A. Stuffy nose
B. Mild cough
C. Mild fatigue
D. High-grade fever
D. High-grade fever
Which of the following terms comes from the Greek meaning “against fever?”
A. Analgesic
B. Antipyretic
C. Anti-inflammatory
D. Antihistamine
B. Antipyretic
Which of the following block leukotriene receptors to alleviate sneezing and runny noses?
A. Decongestants
B. Antihistamine
C. Antitussive
D. Expectorants
B. Antihistamine
All of the following are Flu symptoms EXCEPT:
A. HIGH FEVER
B. CLEAR NOSE
C. NORMAL ENERGY LEVEL
D. SEVERE FATIGUE
C. Normal energy level
