Chapter 34: Drugs Affecting the Upper Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs that block the cough reflex
A
antitussives
2
Q
Drugs that decrease the blood flow to an area & thus decrease overproduction of secretions
A
Decongestants
3
Q
drugs that block the release or action of histamine which increases secretions and narrows airways
A
antihistamines
4
Q
drugs that increase productive cough to clear the airways
A
expectorants
5
Q
dextromethorphan
codeine
hydrocodone bitartrate
benzonatate
A
Antitussives
6
Q
pseudoephedrine
phenylephrine
-zolines
A
Decongestants
7
Q
fexofenadine azelastine loratadine -ine/-amines mast cell stabilizers inhaled nasal steroids
A
antihistamines
8
Q
guaifenesin
iodine preparations
terpin hydrate
A
expectorants
9
Q
aka: conducting airway
A
upper respiratory system
10
Q
nose + mouth + pharynx + larynx + trachea + bronchial tree
A
upper respiratory system
11
Q
may contribute to secondary infections in the eyes or middle ears
A
common cold
