Chapter 7 Therapeutic Drug Treatments

Question 1

Antihistanmine

Answer 1

Used to calm autoimmune (allergy) reactions. Interrupts inflammatory pathway. Ex: Benadryl

Question 2

Antitussive

Answer 2

Cough suppressant…. can be bad b/c mucus can build up in lungs

Question 3

Bronchodilator

Answer 3

Dilates bronchi/airway. Works on the smooth muscle in the bronchi.

Question 4

Decongestant

Answer 4

Shrinks swollen mucous membranes and blood vessels in UR Tract to relieve pressure and congestion. Ex: Sudafed or anything w/ “D” at the end

Question 5

Expectorant

Answer 5

Thins and loosens mucus in the airway to make it easier to cough up or be processed by lymph system. Ex: Mucinex

Question 6

Mucolytic

Answer 6

Same as expectorant. Mucus thinner.

Question 7

Inhalor

Answer 7

Aerosolized corticosteroids