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Pharm 1
Respiratory/Antitussives/
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which drug is used to treat a nonproductive cough? | Delsym: dextromethorphan |
| Which drug suppresses the cough by directly affecting the medulla? | Delsym: dextromethorphan |
| Which drug relieves nasal congestion from common cold and sinusitis by vasoconstriction? | Sudafed: pseudoephedrine |
| These drugs have an abuse potential: | Sudafed & Delsym |
| Overuse of this drug can cause rebound congestion | Sudafed: pseudoephedrine |
| This drug is contraindicated in patients with severe hypertension or coronary artery disease | Sudafed: pseudoephedrine |
| While taking this drug the patient should use a humidifier, increase fluids, and avoid smoke filled rooms (to loosen secretions) | Sudafed: pseudoephedrine |
| This type of drug is a 1st generation antihistamine which causes a sedative effect | Benadryl: diphenhydramine |
| This type of drug is a 2nd generation antihistaine which causes no sedative effect | Allegra: fexofenadine |
| Uses for this drug includes: blocking histamine, prevent motion sickness, cough suppressant, sedative, sleep aid | Benadryl: diphenhydramine |
| This drug is for allergic disorders and is most effective when taken before onset of symptoms | Allegra: fexofenadine |
| This drug has anticholinergic and antipruritic (anti-itch) effects | Allegra: fexofenadine |
| Juices, such as orange, grapefruit, or apple, decrease absorption of this drug | Allegra: fexofenadine |
| This drug liquifies lower respiratory tract secretions to make them easier to cough out and improve airflow | guaifenesin (Expectorant) |
| Patients shouldn't use this drug for smoker's cough or chronic cough | guaifenesin (Expectorant) |
| Used in patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, pneumonia, TB to liquefiy thick secretions so the patient can cough them up | Mucomyst: acetylcysteine |
| This drug is the antedote for acetaminophen overdose | Mucomyst: acetylcysteine |
| You should administer an inhaled beta agonist (albuterol) before administering this drug to dilate the bronchial tree and enable the drug to permeate the entire bronchial tree | Mucomyst: acetylcysteine |
| This drug is the rescue inhaler for asthma and COPD | Albuterol |
| This drug dilates the bronchi, relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, and increases the rate and depth of respirations | Albuterol |
| Overuse of this medication could induce: | rebound bronchospasm |
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