Respiratory

Question 1

Suppresses the cough reflex by centrally acting on the CNS. Useful for non-productive cough.

1. ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
2. ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
3. ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators

Answer 1

Antitussives​

Question 2

Increase or liquefy secretions. Used to treat COPD, CF, pneumonia, and TB. An adverse effect of this medication is stomatitis.

1. ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
2. ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
3. ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators

Answer 2

Mucolytics

Question 3

Works by dilating airways to facilitate respirations. Used in patient’s with asthma and COPD. AKA antiasthmatics.

1. ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
2. ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
3. ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators

Answer 3

Bronchodilators

Question 4

Used to treat allergic rhinitis, urticaria, angioedema, allergic reactions, and anaphylaxis.

1. ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
2. ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
3. ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators

Answer 4

Antihistamines

Question 5

Usually don’t need antibiotics.

a. ) Upper respiratory tract conditions
b. ) Lower respiratory tract conditions

Answer 5

a.) Upper respiratory tract conditions

Question 6

Usually reguire antibiotics.

a. ) Upper respiratory tract conditions
b. ) Lower respiratory tract conditions

Answer 6

b.) Lower respiratory tract conditions

Question 7

Works by liquefying secretions, and reducing the viscosity of the secretions.

1. ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
2. ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
3. ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators

Answer 7

Expectorants

Question 8

Decrease overproduction of secretions. Causes local vasoconstriction, shrinks mucus membranes, and opens clogged nasal passages.

1. ) Antitussives 2.) Decongestants
2. ) Antihistamines 4.) Expectorants
3. ) Mucolytics 6.) Bronchodilators

Answer 8

Decongestants