Respiratory Drugs

Question 1

Results in decreased mucous production by goblet cells and relaxation of smooth muscles

Answer 1

Sympathetic stimulation

Question 2

This causes increased secretion of mucus and constriction of smooth muscles

Answer 2

Parasympathetic stimulation

Question 3

….are surrounded by capillaries for gas exchange

Answer 3

Alveoli

Question 4

Arranged in grape like structures

Answer 4

Bronchioles

Question 5

Functions of the respiratory system

Answer 5

Oxygen/carbon exchange, regulation of acid-base balance, body temperature regulation, voice production

Question 6

Has large surface are for warming and humidifying air and hairs to filter matter out

Answer 6

Nasal cavity

Question 7

Cough, sneeze, reverse sneeze are

Answer 7

Protective reflexes

Question 8

Mucus traps material, and cilia moves debris to the pharynx where it is swallowed or digested or coughed out

Answer 8

Mucocillary clearance

Question 9

Methods of treating respiratory problems.

Answer 9

Control of secretion, increase elimination, control of reflexes, maintenance of normal airflow

Question 10

Allows delivery at high concentration

Answer 10

Aerosolization

Question 11

Cough causing drugs

Answer 11

Expectorants

Question 12

Guaifensin is a what type of drug?

Answer 12

Expectorant

Question 13

Mucus breaking drugs

Answer 13

Mucolytics

Question 14

Acetylcysteine trade name.

Answer 14

Mucomyst®

Question 15

How do mucolytics work?

Answer 15

Decrease the viscosity of secretions by breaking down chemical bonds

Question 16

Cough controlling drugs

Answer 16

Antitussives

Question 17

Butorphanol Tartrate trade name.

Answer 17

Torbugesic®

Question 18

Bronchi widening

Answer 18

Bronchodilators

Question 19

Two types of bronchodilators.

Answer 19

Beta-2 adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines

Question 20

Phenylpropanolmine (PPA) is a…

Answer 20

Decongestant

Question 21

Used for allergic responses,

Answer 21

Antihistamines

Question 22

Inhalation therapy used for COPD

Answer 22

Corticosteroids

Question 23

Fluticasone trade name

Answer 23

Fluvant®

Question 24

Cyproheptadine trade name

Answer 24

Peri actin®

Question 25

Smaller branches in the lungs that have smooth muscle fibers in their walls that allow for contracting and expansion

Answer 25

Bronchioles

Question 26

Diphenhydramine trade name

Answer 26

Benedryl®

Question 27

Albuterol and terbutaline are _______type of bronchodilator drug

Answer 27

Beta-2 adrenergic agonist

Question 28

Aminophylline and theophylline are _____type of bronchodilator

Answer 28

Methylxanthines