Respiratory System Disorders - Decongestants Flashcards
1
Q
Decongestants are used to ____ and ____
A
dry excessive mucus and open up the nasal passageway
2
Q
Most decongestant medications are available ____
A
OTC
3
Q
Side effects of these medications include ____ and ____
A
dryness of mouth and wakefulness
4
Q
Some commonly used decongestant medications are:
3 answers
A
- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
- Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
- Oxymetazoline (Afrin)—nasal drops
