Drug Therapy for Nasal Congestion Ch 29

Question 1

Antitussive

Answer 1

agent used to suppress cough by depressing the cough center in the medulla oblongata or the cough receptors in the throat, trachea, or lungs

Question 2

Expectorant

Answer 2

agent that liquefies respiratory secretions and allows for their easier removal; administered orally

Question 3

Mucolytic

Answer 3

agent that liquefies mucus in the respiratory tract; administered by inhalation

Question 4

Nasal decongestant

Answer 4

agent used to relieve nasal obstruction and discharge

Question 5

Rhinitis

Answer 5

inflammation of nasal mucosa

Question 6

Rhinosinusitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the nasal and paranasal sinus mucosa

Question 7

Sinusitis

Answer 7

inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (air cells that connect with the nasal cavity and are lined by similar mucosa)