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Advanced Pharm

Adv Pharm YBI Chap 25 Terms

QuestionAnswer
What is any deviation from normal? Anomaly
What is an agent that decreases histamine release? Antihistamine
What is an agent that relieves or suppresses coughing? Antitussive
What is a condition caused by an antigen-antibody reaction that results in wheezing, SOB, and feeling of suffocation? Asthma
What is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose with a profuse nasal discharge? Coryza
What is an agent that reduces swelling and congestion in the respiratory tract? Decongestant
What is difficulty speaking or hoarseness? Dysphonia
What is another name for a nosebleed? Epistaxis
What is an agent that assists with the removal of mucous secretions from the lower respiratory tract? Expectorant
What is a cough that contains blood expectorated from either the oral cavity or from another part of the respiratory tract? Hemoptysis
What is a medication that removes excessive or abnormal secretions from the respiratory tract? Mucokinetic agent
What is an agent that decreases the viscosity of sputum or other secretions of the respiratory tract? Mucolytic
What is viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes and glands containing mucin, white cells, epithelial cells, and water and salts such as the fluids from the mucous glands of the mouth? Mucus
What is a breath-activated device that delivers a fine spray of micronized powder into the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract? Nebulizer
What is a cough in which no exudate is expelled? Nonproductive cough
What is the state where an object is open? Patent
What is a cough in which mucus or an exudate is expelled? Productive cough
What is a reflex response of nasal congestion that occurs following the prolonged daily use of decongestants? Rebound congestion
What is inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes? Rhinitis
What is a runny nose? Rhinorrhea
What is a substance obtained and expelled from coughing or clearing of the throat containing a variety of materials from the respiratory tract? Sputum
What means thick, viscous? Tenacious
What is a stubborn, retentive, or persistent cough with thick, viscous exudate? Tenacious cough
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