Respiratory Drugs: Expectorants

Question 1

What are expectorants used for?

Answer 1

increase the fluid consistency of mucus in the respiratory tract​

Question 2

How do expectorants work?

Answer 2

Act by stimulating parasympathetic nervous system receptors to increase respiratory fluid secretions​

Question 3

What type of expectorant is this?

1. Guaifenesin
2. saline solutions

Answer 3

oral medications

Question 4

What type of expectorant is this?

1. volatile oils (terpin hydrate, eucalyptus oil, pine oil)​

Answer 4

inhaled vapors