Oxygenation pharm Flashcards
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Break up mucus by making it more liquid and easier to expectorate
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Expectorant
1
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Block action of leukotrienes
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Leukotrienes modifiers
2
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Example of a expectorant
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Guaifensin
3
Q
Reduce Bronchospasm, open congested airways and facilitates ventilation
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Bronchodilators
4
Q
Ex of a bronchodilator and anti inflammatory
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Advair and symbicort
5
Q
Reduce inflammation and the inflammatory response
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Steroids
6
Q
Causes vasoconstriction and shrinkage of swollen mucus membranes
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Decongestants
7
Q
Reduce rhinnorhea and respiratory mucus secretions
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Antihistamines
8
Q
Reduce viscosity of respiratory mucus secretions and facilitates removal
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Mucolytics
