Respiratory Flashcards
Suppresses the cough reflex by centrally acting on the CNS. Useful for non-productive cough.
- ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
- ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
- ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators
Antitussives

Increase or liquefy secretions. Used to treat COPD, CF, pneumonia, and TB. An adverse effect of this medication is stomatitis.
- ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
- ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
- ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators
Mucolytics

Works by dilating airways to facilitate respirations. Used in patient’s with asthma and COPD. AKA antiasthmatics.
- ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
- ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
- ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators
Bronchodilators

Used to treat allergic rhinitis, urticaria, angioedema, allergic reactions, and anaphylaxis.
- ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
- ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
- ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators
Antihistamines

Usually don’t need antibiotics.
a. ) Upper respiratory tract conditions
b. ) Lower respiratory tract conditions
a.) Upper respiratory tract conditions

Usually reguire antibiotics.
a. ) Upper respiratory tract conditions
b. ) Lower respiratory tract conditions
b.) Lower respiratory tract conditions

Works by liquefying secretions, and reducing the viscosity of the secretions.
- ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
- ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
- ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators
Expectorants

Decrease overproduction of secretions. Causes local vasoconstriction, shrinks mucus membranes, and opens clogged nasal passages.
- ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
- ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
- ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators
Decongestants
