Respiratory Drugs

Question 1

Acetylcysteine is a ______________ that can be given enterally, parenterally, or topically

Answer 1

Mucolytic

Question 2

Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic that can be given enterally, parenterally, or topically. Acetylcysteine is also used for feline ________________ toxicity

Answer 2

Acetaminophen (tylenol)

Question 3

Antitussive function

Answer 3

Cough control

Question 4

Two types of cough control of antitussives

Answer 4

Local and central

Question 5

Local antitussives are to __________________ ___________________ and are not generally used in vet med bc they’re essentially cough drops

Answer 5

Sooth irritation

Question 6

Central antitussives target the “______________ _____________” in the brainstem

Answer 6

Cough center

Question 7

Two types of coughs we can suppress with antitussives

Answer 7

Non productive and Productive

Question 8

Why don’t we want to suppress a productive cough

Answer 8

It is a protective mechanism to clear the respiratory tract

Question 9

Low doses of ______________ can be used as antitussives (lower dose than analgesic effects)

Answer 9

Opioids

Question 10

Three opioids used as antitussives

Answer 10

1. Butorphanol lV
2. Hydrocodone ll
3. Codeine ll