RT Pharmacology

Question 1

kills bacteria (e.g. Amoxil, Cipro)

Answer 1

ANTIBIOTIC

Question 2

blocks histamine released during allergy attack (e.g. Allegra, Claritan, Benadryl)

Answer 2

ANTIHISTAMINE

Question 3

relieves urge to cough (e.g. Hycodan, Vicks Formula 44)

Answer 3

ANTITUSSIVE

Question 4

relaxes bronchospasms; treats asthma (e.g. Proventil, Ventolin, Theo-Dur)

Answer 4

BRONCHODILATOR

Question 5

reduces inflammation of respiratory tract (e.g. Flonase, Nasonex, Azmacort)

Answer 5

CORTICOSTEROIDS

Question 6

reduces congestion in respiratory system (e.g. Afrin, Drixoral, Sudafed)

Answer 6

DECONGESTANT

Question 7

improves ability to cough up mucus (e.g. Robitussin, Mucinex)

Answer 7

EXPECTORANT

Question 8

soften mucus to make it easier to cough up (Mucomyst)

Answer 8

MUCOLYTIC