respiratory drugs general

Question 1

these drugs block the cough reflex

Answer 1

antitussives

Question 2

these reduce the viscosity of mucus in the respiratory tract

Answer 2

mucolytics

Question 3

these increase the fluid consistency of mucus in the respiratory tract

Answer 3

expectorants

Question 4

these decrease inflammation and edema

Answer 4

Glucocorticoids

Question 5

block histamine receptors in smooth muscle of bronchi to prevent bronchoconstriction

Answer 5

Antihistamines

Question 6

these cause removal of accumulated fluid from the lung

Answer 6

diuretics