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Chapter 17 Respirato
Chapter 17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Asthma | reversible airway obstruction, associated with reduction in expiratory airflow. |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Irreversible airway obstruction which occurs with either chronic bronchitis or emphysema |
| Bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchial tubes |
| Emphysema | chronic lung condition that involves damage to the air sacs in the lungs |
| Rhinitis | inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane inside the nose |
| Antitussive | class of drugs used to suppress or reduce coughing |
| Expectorant | class of drugs that helps loosen and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to couch it up. |
| Mucolytic | type of medication that helps break down and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to clear through coughing or other means |
| Candidiasis | also known as a yeast infection, is a fungal infection caused by candida, a type of yeast |
| Rhinorrhea | refers to the excessive discharge or flow of mucus from the nose. Commonly known as a “runny nose”. |
| Dysphonia | refers to a disorder of the voice that results in difficulties in speaking, often characterized by changes in vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort. |
| White Blood Cells (WBC) | also known as leukocytes, are an essential component of the immune system. They help the body fight infections, foreign invaders and abnormal cells. |
| guaifenesin (Mucinex) | Expectorant for loosening and thinning mucus |
| dextromethorphan (Robitussin) | Antitussive for cough suppression |
| diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy) | Antihistamine (H1-Receptor Antagonist) - 1st Gen for allergic rhinitis |
| loratadine (Claritin) | Antihistamine (H1-Receptor Antagonist) - 2nd Gen for allergic rhinitis |
| montelukast (Singulair) | LT Receptor Antagonist for allergic rhinitis and asthma |
| zafirlukast (Accolate) | LT Receptor Antagonist for asthma |
| cromolyn (Nasalcrom) - Nasal | Mast Cell Stabilizer for allergic rhinitis |
| cromolyn (PMS-sodium cromoglycate)– Oral inhalation | Mast Cell Stabilizer for prophylaxis of asthma |
| albuterol (Proventil) | SANS: Adrenergic Beta2 Agonist for asthma |
| salmetrol (Serevent Diskus) | SANS: Adrenergic Beta2 Agonist for COPD and asthma |
| pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) | SANS: Adrenergic Alpha-Beta Agonist/Decongestant for nasal congestion |
| phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) - Nasal | SANS: Adrenergic Alpha Agonist/Decongestant for nasal congestion |
| fluticasone propionate (Flonase) – Nasal form | Corticosteroid for allergic rhinitis |
| fluticasone propionate (Flovent) – Oral inhalation | Corticosteroid for asthma |
| ipratropium (Ipravent) – Nasal form | PANS: Anticholinergic/Antimuscarinic Agent for allergic rhinitis |
| ipratropium (Atrovent) – Oral inhalation | PANS: Anticholinergic/Antimuscarinic Agent for COPD |
| tiotropium (Spiriva Respimat) | PANS: Anticholinergic/Antimuscarinic Agent for COPD and asthma |
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