Medications that affect Respi Fxn Flashcards
1
Q
Relax the smooth muscle lining the airways
A
Bronchodilators
2
Q
Examples of bronchodilators
A
- beta-2 adrenergic agonists
- anticholinergics
- methylxanthine
3
Q
Combat airway inflammation and important in controlling asthma
A
Anti-inflammatory
4
Q
Examples of anti-inflammatory drugs
A
- corticosteroids
- cromolyn
- leukotriene modifiers
5
Q
Relieve stuffy, blocked nasal passages by constricting local blood vessels
A
nasal decongestants
6
Q
Not for hypertensive patients
A
nasal decongestants
7
Q
Examples of nasal decongestants
A
- ephedrine
- pseudoephedrine
- phenylephrine
8
Q
Prevent the effects of histamine release
A
antihistamine
9
Q
Used to treat upper respiratory and nasal allergy symptoms
A
antihistamine
10
Q
Examples of antihistamine
A
- diphendryamine
- loratidine
- fexofenadine
- cetirizine
11
Q
Reduce the frequency of an involuntary, hacking, nonproductive cough
A
antitussive
12
Q
Example of antitussive
A
dextromethorphan
13
Q
Help makes coughing more productive
A
expectorant
14
Q
Example of expectorant
A
guiafenesin
