Respiratory Medications

Question 1

Expectorants drug name

Answer 1

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

Question 2

Expectorants function

Answer 2

Aid in removal of mucus by reducing size of secretions

Question 3

Mucolytics drug name

Answer 3

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

Question 4

Mucolytic function

Answer 4

React directly with mucus to liquify and loosen secretions (INCREASE FLUID)

Question 5

Antitussive drug name

Answer 5

Codeine, hydrocodone, dextromethorphan (nonopioid)

Question 6

Antitussive function

Answer 6

Suppress the cough reflex for nonproductive coughs

Question 7

Decongestant drug name

Answer 7

Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine (ORAL), Oxymetazoline, budesonide, fluticasone, triamcinolone (INHALED/TOPICAL)

Question 8

Decongestant function

Answer 8

Relieve nasal stuffiness by shrinking blood vessels in the swollen nasal mucus membranes

Question 9

Long acting beta 2 antagonist

Answer 9

Formoterol, salmeterol

Question 10

Short acting beta 2 antagonist

Answer 10

Albuterol, levalbuterol

Question 11

Glucocorticoids function

Answer 11

Prevent inflammation, suppress airway mucus production and promotes responsiveness of beta 2 receptors in bronchial tree

Question 12

Leukotriene modifiers function

Answer 12

Suppress effects of leukotrienes, reduces inflammation, bronchoconstriction, airway edema and mucus production. Used for long term asthma management

Question 13

Leukotriene modifier drug name

Answer 13

Montelukast, zileuton, zafirlukast

Question 14

Inhaled anticholinergics function and drug name

Answer 14

Blocks muscarinic receptors of the bronchi resulting in bronchodilation. Ipatropium