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Pharm Ch. 9 Terms
Pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antihistamines | common term for drugs that block the H1 receptors |
| antitussives | drugs that block or suppress the act of coughing |
| aspiration | inhalation of fluids from mouth and throat |
| asthma | a reversible lung disease with intermittent attacks in which inspiration is obstructed provoked by airborne allergens |
| bronchitis | a condition in which the inner lining of the bronchial airways becomes inflamed, causing the expiration of air from the lungs to be obstructed. |
| bronchospasm | spasmodic contraction of smooth muscles of the bronchiole |
| cough reflex | a coordinated series of events initated by stimulation of receptors in the lungs and airways, that results in a cough |
| decongestant | an agent that causes the muscous membranes to shrink, thereby allowing the sinus cavities to drain. |
| expectorant | an agent that decreases the thickness and stickiness of the mucus, enabling the patient to rid the lungs and airway of mucus when coughing. |
| irritant receptor | a nerve cell in the lungs and airways that responds to coarse particles and chemicals to trigger a cough. |
| leukotriene inhibitor | an agent that blocks the body's inflammatory responses to the leukotrienes or blocks their synthesis |
| mucolytic | an agent that destroys or dissolves mucus |
| nebulizer | a device used in administration of inhaled medications, using air flowing past liquid to create a mist |
| nicotine | the addictive component of tobacco |
| peak flow meter | a device used to measure the PEFR as an indication of respiratory status |
| pneumonia | a common lung infection, caused by microorganisms that gain access to the lower respiratory tract |
| spacer | a device used with a metered dose inhaler (MDI) to decrease the amount of spray deposited on the back of the throat and swallowed |
| status asthmaticus | a medical emergency that begins as an asthma attack but does not respond to normal management; can result in loss of consciousness or death |
| stretch receptor | a nerve cell in the lungs and airways that responds to elongation of muscle to trigger a cough |
| tuberculosis | a disease of the lungs and other body tissues and organs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
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Stephanie.Sloas
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