Respiratory/2

Question 1

antitussives rx ex

3

Answer 1

1. codeine
2. dextromethorphan
3. benzonatate

Question 2

antitussive s/e

6

Answer 2

1. drowsiness
2. sedation
3. dizziness, lightheaded
4. NV
5. constipation
6. respiratory depression

Question 3

antitussive - administer with or without food or milk

Answer 3

administer with

Question 4

expectorants rx

1

Answer 4

guaifenesin

Question 5

expectorants (guaifenesin) therap. uses

3

Answer 5

1. cold
2. upper resp. infections
3. bronchitis

Question 6

guaifenesin action

Answer 6

reduce surface tension of secretions; thin thick mucus

Question 7

expectorants (guaifenesin) s/e

4

Answer 7

1. dizziness
2. drowsiness
3. ND
4. allergic reaction/rash

Question 8

mucolytics rx

1

Answer 8

acetylcysteine

Question 9

mucolytic (acetylcysteine) therap uses

3

Answer 9

1. bronchopulmonary disease
2. CF
3. reverses tylenol OD

Question 10

mucolytic (acetylcysteine) s/e

3

Answer 10

1. bronchospasm
2. aspiration
3. GI distress - rotten egg smell, ingestion of secretions

Question 11

zileuton - report what as an indication of a serious adverse effect of drug

Answer 11

abd pain - can cause liver damage and hepatitis

Question 12

ipratropium is contraindicated for pts who are

2

Answer 12

allergic to peanuts or soybeans or if they have glaucoma

Question 13

theophylline (theo-24) (methylxanthine) toxicity greater than 30 will present as

Answer 13

seizures

Question 14

pseudoephedrine (sudafed) a/e

3

Answer 14

1. restlessness
2. insomnia
3. anxiety

Question 15

two drugs to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm

Answer 15

1. albuterol

2. cromolyn

Question 16

when will you see full effect from intranasal glucocorticoids

Answer 16

2-3 weeks

Question 17

function of the spacer in an inhaler

Answer 17

increases the amount of drug that reaches the lungs

Question 18

spacer reduces the amount of drug that reaches where

Answer 18

mouth and oropharynx

Question 19

prednisone for chronic asthma route

Answer 19

oral

Question 20

which route can cause yeast infection of mouth

Answer 20

inhaled

Question 21

category that reduces nasal congestion

Answer 21

decongestants (not antihistamines)

Question 22

acetylcysteine function

Answer 22

mucolytic that loosens thick respiratory secretions

Question 23

ipratropium

Answer 23

inhaled anticholinergic - can cause urinary retention, dry mouth