Chapter 6 Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of drugs do we want to use for productive coughs?
A
Expectorants, mucolytics. We want the secretions to come out, we don’t necessarily want to stop the cough.
2
Q
Which type of drugs do we want to use for non-productive coughs?
A
Cough suppressants = antitussives
3
Q
Asthma drugs
A
