Mucus Controlling Therapy

Question 0

Mucus

Answer 0

Secretion from surface goblet cells and submucosal glands composed of water proteins and glycosylated mucking

Question 1

Mucin

Answer 1

Principal constituent of mucus

Question 2

Sputum

Answer 2

Expectorated phlegm that contains respiratory tract secretions

Question 3

Mucoactive

Answer 3

Term connoting any medication or drug that has an effect on mucus secretion

Question 4

Mucolytic

Answer 4

Medication that degrades polymers and secretions or breaks down the structure of mucus

Question 5

Expectorant

Answer 5

Describes a medication designed to increase the volume or hydration of airway secretions

Question 6

Mucoregulatory

Answer 6

Drug that reduces the volume of airway mucus secretions and seems to be especially effective in hyper secretory states

Question 7

Mucokinetic

Answer 7

Medication that increases ciliary clearance or improves the mobilization of respiratory mucus secretions

Question 8

Mucospissic

Answer 8

Medication that increases the viscosity of secretions and may be effective in the therapy of bronchorrhea

Question 9

N-acetylcysteine

Answer 9

Mucomyst

• mucolytic
• 10 and 20% concentrations

Question 10

Dornase Alfa

Answer 10

Pulmozyme
Clearance of secretions in cystic fibrosis
2.5 ampule daily

Question 11

Guaifenesin

Answer 11

Mucinex