Pharmacological Managment Of Airway And Lung Diseases

Question 1

Antihistamine Agents

Answer 1

Action: ↓ nasal congestion, mucosal irritation
MOA: blocks effect of histamine
PT implications: OH

Question 2

Anti-inflammatory Agents

Answer 2

Action: prevent inflammatory bronchoconstriction, reduce airway edema
MOA: inhibiting production of inflammatory cells, suppress release of inflammatory mediators, reserve capillary permeability
PT implications: correct use of inhaler, rinse mouth after use, should not be used for acute asthma episodes

Question 3

Brochodilator Agents

Answer 3

Action: relieve bronchospasm
MOA: stimulates smooth muscle relaxation receptors OR blocking bronchoconstriction receptors
PT Implications: take before therapy and bring short acting rescue meds

Question 4

Expectorant Agents

Answer 4

Action: ↑ respiratory secretions, loosen mucus
MOA: ↓ secretion viscosity,↑ sputum volume
PT Implications: perform airway clearance techniques 1 hour after administration

Question 5

Mucolytic Agents

Answer 5

Action: ↓ secretion viscosity
MOA: altering mucus composition/consistency
PT Implications: perform airway clearance techniques 1 hour after administration