Therapeutic Drug Treatments

Question 1

antibiotic

Answer 1

Drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections.

Question 2

antihistamine

Answer 2

Drug that blocks the effects of histamines (HISS-tuh-MEENZ), which are chemicals in the body that produce symptoms of allergic reactions.

Question 3

antitussive

Answer 3

Drug that suppresses a cough.

Question 4

beta-adrenergic agonist

Answer 4

Drug that dilates the bronchi

Question 5

bronchodilator

Answer 5

Drug that relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes

Question 6

decongestant

Answer 6

Drug that reduces congestion (nasal or chest “stuffiness”)

Question 7

expectorant

Answer 7

Drug that produces thinner mucus.

Question 8

glucocorticoid

Answer 8

Drug that suppresses inflammation.

Question 9

mast cell stabilizer

Answer 9

Drug that inhibits release of histamines, which are chemicals in the body that produce symptoms of allergic reactions. Mast cells are found in connective tissue and release substances in response to allergic and inflammatory reactions in the body.