Respitory System chapter 28 Flashcards
Air is passed though lungs, purified, humidified and
Warmed
Lungs are composed of about ____solid tissue
10%
Lungs move approximately ____ liters of inspired air per day
10,000
Grape like clusters of air sacs are the
Alveoli
Adult lung contains _____ alveoli
600 million
_____of the nose filter the air
Cilia
Cold are ______ infections
Viral
Coughs likely begin with an irritation of the ____ in the respiratory tract
Nerves
Most frequent cause of chronic cough in children are
Asthma, sinusitis, GERD
Post infectious cough may persist for _____ weeks
Three or more weeks
A chronic cough is one that lasts for ____ weeks
3 or more
A dry hacking cough is considered
Non productive
Mucus is expelled in a
Productive cough
A _______ is used to thin out mucus
Decongestant
What is used to quiet or stop coughs
Antitussive
Topical decongestants act as a
Vasoconstrictor
Guaifenesin MOA
Thins mucus and lubricates the irritated respiratory tract
MOA of coding for treating cough
Elevates the threshold for cough in the medulla oblongata
MOA of dexromethorphan in treating cough
Works on CNS to suppress cough centers in the medulla oblongata
The eye generally tolerates a pH range of
4-11
What are used in ophthalmic preps to maintain a proper pH
Buffers
Medication dose for animals are usually calculated on the basis of
Mg/kg of body weight
A chewable treat dosage form has a base of ground food product and _______ mixed with active ingredient
Gelatin
Why are coloring and flavoring added to compounded medication
Psychological effect
Which group of people may require greater amounts of flavoring in compounded medication?
Elderly
Which group of people has the least experience of taste and generally doesn’t require a strong flavor
Infants