Respiratory Review

Question 1

Why don’t you want to suppress a productive cough (mucus or blood)

Answer 1

It is the protective mechanism to clear the lower respiratory tract

Question 2

What are the two protective mechanisms/ reflexes of the respiratory system

Answer 2

Sneeze- upper
Cough- lower

Question 3

Decongestant function

Answer 3

Decreases inflammation of capillaries in the sinuses

Question 4

Eight main respiratory drug categories

Answer 4

1. Expectorants
2. Mucolytics
3. Antitussives
4. Decongestants
5. Bronchodilators
6. Antihistamines
7. Stimulants
8. Miscellaneous

Question 5

Expectorants purpose/ function

Answer 5

Respiratory tract clearance (helps productive cough)

Question 6

How do expectorants help clear respiratory tract

Answer 6

Increase fluid in mucous

Question 7

Expectorants help clear the respiratory tract by increasing fluid in the mucous, what are the two results of increasing the fluid in mucous

Answer 7

Decreases viscosity
Increases moisture
(effective?)

Question 8

Guaifenesinis an adjunctive anesthetic induction that can also be used as equine muscle relaxant. What category of respiratory drugs does it fall under

Answer 8

Expectorants

Question 9

What is the purpose of mucolytics

Answer 9

Mucus breakdown after secretion

Question 10

Mucolytics breakdown mucus after secretion, what does this do to viscosity

Answer 10

Decreases