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Module 10_3 Part 1

Part 1: Chapter 18

Brand/QuestionGeneric/AnswerDrug Class/Indication
Decongestant Reduces swelling of the mucous membrance by constructing blood vessels; reduce blood to the nasal tissue
Expectorant removal of mucus in respiratory system; loosens and thins bronchial secretions to promote expectorations
Nonproductive cough does not produce mucous secretions from respiratory tract
Productive Cough expectorates mucus secretionsfrom respiratory tract
Prophylaxis Tx given before an event to prevent it from happening
Robitussin DM guaifenesin/dextromethorphan Antitussive
Robitussin guaifenesin Expectorant
Benadryl diphenhydramine Antihistamine
Sudafed pseudoephedrine Decongestant; Sympathomimetic
Proventil, Ventolin albuterol Bronchodialator/ Sympathomimetic
Apnea Breathing Dysfunction; respiration stops as in heart failure Breathing Dysfunction
Cyanosis Breathing Dysfunction;lack of oxygen which causes skin to turn blue-gray Breathing Dysfunction
Dyspnea Breathing Dysfunction; labored or difficult breathing Breathing Dysfunction
Hyperventilation Breathing Dysfunction; deep and rapid breathing Breathing Dysfunction
Hypopnea Breathing Dysfunction; shallow, inadequate breathing Breathing Dysfunction
Benylin DM dextromethorphan nonnarcotic antitussive
Cold causes and symptoms caused by viruses; rhinitis (inflammation of lining in nose), pharyngitis(soar throat), or rhinorrhea( A runny nose)
Cold remedies (drug classes) antitussives, expectorants and decongestants
Pneumonia infection that causes acute inflammation in lungs; airways become blocked w/ thick mucus Disorder of the Lower Respiratory system
Pneumovax vaccine available for 14 different common infections
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; 3 types: bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis
Emphysema inability to exhale
Asthma air cannot be inhaled properly
Tuberculosis most common bacterial disease affecting the pulmonary system
Pleurisy inflammation of the lining of the lungs and lung cavaties Conditions of the Respiratory System
Whooping Cough pertussis; affects the laryx & trachea; produce coughing spasms Conditions of the Respiratory System
Pulmonary Edema Fluid Filling the respiratory air sacs & bronchioles Conditions of the Respiratory System
Croup causes obstruction of the larynx, a barking cough, & noisy breathing Conditions of the Respiratory System
Afrin oxymetazoline Decongestant; Sympathomimetic
Serevent salmeterol Bronchodilator; Sympathomimetic
Advair Diskus fluticasone propionate/salmeterol Bronchodilator; Steriod Inhaler
Accolate zafirlukast Leukotrine Receptor Agonist
Xanthine bronchodilator Theo-Dur(theophylline);Slo-bid(aminophylline)Uni-Dur
Singulair montelukast Leukotrine Receptor Agonist
Generic: beclomethasone Brands: Beclovent; Vanceril; nasal- Beconase AQ, Vancenase AQ corticosteroid agent
AeroBid, Nasalide flunisolide corticosteroid agent
Flovent, Flonase fluticasone corticosteroid agent
Antitussive decrease coughing reflex in the CNS
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