pharm 8.5

Question 1

oxygen treatment

Answer 1

decreases the workload of the heart and respiratory system

Question 2

bronchitis

Answer 2

inflammation of bronchial tubes

Question 3

emphysema

Answer 3

destruction of the tiny air sacs at the base of the lungs

Question 4

caffeine citrate

Answer 4

treatment of neonatal apnea of prematurity

Question 5

theophylline

Answer 5

stimulate respiration in infants

Question 6

bronchodilators

Answer 6

relaxing smooth muscles of the bronchial tree

Question 7

bronchodilator administration

Answer 7

inhalation route is preferred

Question 8

sympathomimetics

Answer 8

work on the smooth muscle in the lungs to cause relaxation

Question 9

sympathomimetics example

Answer 9

albuterol

Question 10

anticholinergics example

Answer 10

atrovent

Question 11

anticholinergics

Answer 11

decreasing the chemical that promotes bronchospasms

Question 12

xanthines

Answer 12

relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels

Question 13

xanthines example

Answer 13

theophylline

Question 14

synthetic cortiocoseroids

Answer 14

for short term bursts

Question 15

inhaled corticosteroids

Answer 15

long term

Question 16

intranasal cortiocosteroids

Answer 16

first line therapy for most noninfectious types of rhinitis and reduce congestion

Question 17

what should you take first?

Answer 17

bronchodilators

Question 18

leukotriene inhibitors example

Answer 18

singulair

Question 19

leukotriene inhibitors

Answer 19

exercise induced bronchoconstriction and chronic asthma

taken every day to reduce edema

Question 20

mast cell stabilizers example

Answer 20

cromolyn

Question 21

mucolytics example

Answer 21

acetylcysteine

Question 22

mucolytics

Answer 22

liquefy pulmonary secretions

Question 23

expectorants example

Answer 23

guaifenesin

Question 24

expectorants

Answer 24

increase secretions, reduce viscosity, help to expel sputum

Question 25

antitussives

Answer 25

prevent coughing by acting centrally on the cough center

Question 26

narcotic antitussive example

Answer 26

codeine

Question 27

nonnarcotic antitussive example

Answer 27

dextromethorphan

Question 28

antihistamines

Answer 28

antagonize the histamine1 receptor sites to treat allergy symptoms

Question 29

2nd generation antihistamine

Answer 29

doesn't make you so sleepy

Question 30

first generation antihistamine

Answer 30

benadryl

Question 31

2nd generation antihistamine

Answer 31

allergra

Question 32

decongestants

Answer 32

constrict blood vessels in the respiratory tract, and help to open nasal airway passages

Question 33

decongestants example

Answer 33

phenylephrine

Question 34

nicotine replacement therapy

Answer 34

help lessen withdrawal symptoms by slowly lowering the level of nicotine in the body

Question 35

buproprion example

Answer 35

wellbutrin

Question 36

buproprion

Answer 36

decreases cravings for cigs

Question 37

varenicline

Answer 37

alleviates nicotine craving