Pharmacology for respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Diphenylhdramine
A
H1 blocker (1st gen)
2
Q
Dimenhydrinate
A
H1 blocker (1st gen)
3
Q
Chlorpheniramine
A
H1 blocker (1st gen)
4
Q
Loratidine
A
H1 blocker (2nd gen)
5
Q
Fexofenadine
A
H1 blocker (2nd gen)
6
Q
Desloratidine
A
H1 blocker (2nd gen)
7
Q
Cetrizine
A
H1 blocker (2nd gen)
8
Q
Guafenesin
A
thins respiratory secretions, expectorant
9
Q
N-acetylcsteine
A
loosens mucous plugs in CF pt
10
Q
Dextromethorphan
A
Antitussive, antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptors
11
Q
Pseudoephedrine
A
sympathomimetic a agonist- nasal decongestant
12
Q
Phenylephrine
A
sympathomimetic a agonist- nasal decongestant
13
Q
salmeterol
A
long-acting B2 agonist
14
Q
formoterol
A
long-acting B2 agonist
15
Q
Theophylline
A
methylxanthine, bronchodilation via inhib phosphdiesterase