Lesson 11

Question 1

Drugs acting on the respiratory system

Answer 1

-histamine-blocking agents/ antihistamine
-decongestants
-expectorants
-antitussives
-mucolytics
-bronchodilators
-sympathomimetics
-anticholinergics
-leukotriene receptor antagonists/antileukotriene agents
-lung surfactants

Question 2

Drugs acting on the upper respiratory tract

Answer 2

-histamine-blocking agents/antihistamine
-decongestants
- expectorants
-antitussives
-mucolytics

Question 3

Drugs acting on the LRT

Answer 3

-bronchodilators
-sympathomimetics
-anticholinergics
-leukotriene receptor antagonists/antileukotriene agents
-lung surfactants

Question 4

Indications of antihistamine

Answer 4

• seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
• allergic conjunctivitis
• uncomplicated urticaria
• angioedema

Question 5

Adverse effects of antihistamine

Answer 5

-sedation
-drowsiness
-paradoxical excitation
anticholinergic effects:
- blurred vision
-dry mouth
-flushing
-confusion
-delirium
-hyperthermia

Question 6

these agents loosen bronchial secretions so they can be eliminated by
coughing. Expectorants liquefy respiratory secretions by increasing their water
content, thereby reducing viscosity and stickiness of these secretions.

Answer 6

Expectorants