RESPIRATORY DRUGS

Question 1

Dilates air passages in the lungs, specific action dependent on type of drug

Answer 1

BRONCHODILATORS

Question 2

Monitor theophylline levels

Answer 2

10 to 20 mcg/dL

Question 3

act by dissolving chemical bonds within the mucus, causing it to separate and liquefy, thereby reducing
viscosity

Answer 3

Mucolytics

Question 4

stimulate a gastric mucosal production of lung mucous

Answer 4

Expectorants

Question 5

Mucolytics

Answer 5

Acetylcysteine

Question 6

Expectorants

Answer 6

Guaifenesin
(Robitussin)

Question 7

MUCOLYTICS / EXPECTORANTS USES

Answer 7

Asthma, COPD, Cystic fibrosis

Question 8

Acts on the cough control center in the medulla to suppress the cough reflex

Answer 8

ANTI-TUSSIVES

Question 9

Codeine
Hydrocodone bitartrate

Answer 9

Narcotic

Question 10

Dextromethorphan

Answer 10

Non-Narcotic

Question 11

Blocks histamine at receptor sites

Answer 11

ANTIHISTAMINES

Question 12

ANTIHISTAMINES USES

Answer 12

Relieves symptoms of allergies, colds, pruritus

+ Prevents problems in blood transfusions and drug reactions

Question 13

Promethazine HCl
Chlorpheniramine maleate
Diphenhydramine
Loratadine
Cetirizine

Answer 13

ANTIHISTAMINES

Question 14

Stabilize mast cells so chemical mediators are not released easily

+ Decrease bronchial hyperactivity
+ Decrease airway inflammation

Answer 14

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS

Question 15

Cromolyn Sodium

Answer 15

Mast Cell Stabilizer

Question 16

Beclomethasone
Budesonide
Mometasone
Fluticasone
Triamcinolone

Answer 16

Corticosteroids

Question 17

Montelukast
Zafirlukast

Answer 17

Leukotriene Receptor
Antagonist

Question 18

Omalizumab

Answer 18

Immunomodulators

Question 19

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS USES

Answer 19

Prevent asthma attacks; exercise-induced bronchospasm

Question 20

Give _____ first before ___

Answer 20

bronchodilators; steroids