Drugs Used in Respiratory System Disorders

Question 1

Aerosolization

Answer 1

The conversion of a liquid into a fine mist or colloidal suspension in air.

Question 2

Antitussive

Answer 2

A drug that inhibits or suppresses the cough reflex.

Question 3

Bronchoconstriction

Answer 3

Narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles, which results in increased airway resistance and decreased airflow.

Question 4

Bronchodilation

Answer 4

Widening lumen of bronchi and bronchioles, which results from relaxation of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles. Airway resistance is decreased, and airflow is increased.

Question 5

Decongestant

Answer 5

A substance that reduces the swelling of mucous membranes.

Question 6

Expectorant

Answer 6

A drug that enhances the expulsion of secretions from the respiratory tract.

Question 7

Humidification

Answer 7

Addition of moisture to the air.

Question 8

Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

Answer 8

Class of antibody produced on mucous membrane surfaces, such as those of the respiratory tract.

Question 9

Inspissated

Answer 9

Thickened or dried out.

Question 10

Mucolytic

Answer 10

Having the ability to break down mucus.

Question 11

Nebulization

Answer 11

The process of converting liquid medications into a spray that can be carried into the respiratory system by inhaled air.

Question 12

Nonproductive cough

Answer 12

A cough that does not result in the coughing up of mucus, secretions, or debris (a dry cough).

Question 13

Productive cough

Answer 13

A cough that results in coughing up of mucus, secretions, or debris.

Question 14

Reverse sneeze

Answer 14

Aspiration reflex - short periods of noisy inspiratory effort in dogs.

Question 15

Surfactant

Answer 15

A mixture of phospholipids secreted by type II alveolar cells that reduce surface tension in pulmonary fluids.

Question 16

Viscid

Answer 16

Sticky.