Respiratory Drugs 35 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Histamine 1 | Mediate smooth muscle contraction and dialation of capillaries.RESPIRATORY |
| Histamine 2 | Mediate the acceleration of the heart rate and gastric acid secreation.GI |
| Histamine H2 | Antagonists |
| Antihistamines-Fof motion sickness | Give 30 min before motion |
| Antihistimines-ACTION | Block histamine receptors |
| Antihistimines-USES | Prevent and treat allergies and allergic reaction,decreases itching,cold |
| Side Effects | Drowiness,dysrhythmias,dry mouth and hypotention |
| H1 Antagonist-Antihystamines, Drugs such as: | Diphenhydramine(benadryl),chlorpheniramine,and fexofenadine. |
| Antitussives | Dextromethorphan,benzonatate is an non opioid. |
| Antitussives-USES | Reduces cough in non-productive cough |
| Side Effects | Drowsiness,GI upset & Constipation |
| Expectorants-ActionROBITUSSIN,MUCINEX | Decrease thickness of sputum for a productive cough |
| Expectorants-USES | Decreases viscosity(thickness)and promotes more productive cough |
| Expectorants-SIDE EFFECTS | Nausea,Vomiting,GI upset |
| Bronchodilators-ALBUTEROL,TERBUTALINE,SALMETEROL | Relax the smooth muscles in the bronchioles,producing dilation. |
| Bronchodilators-USES | Asma,bronchitis and emphysema and control of chronic airway problems |
| Bronchodilators-SIDE EFFECTS TAKE PULSE BEFORE GIVEN | Anxiety and Tremors,Angina,Tachycardia and Headache,Increase Pulse |
| Anticholinergics | COPD-There are two drugs that are used(ipratropium andtiotropium) |
| Antihistamine that does not cause drowisness? | loratadine(Claritin) |
| Which drugs are considered first-line drugs for the treatment of nasal congestion? | Decongestants such as Naphazoline |
| Antittussive primary action | Stop the cough reflex when the cough is non-productive |
| Diphenhydramine(Sleep) | Causes a hangover effect during the day after taking it. |
| Antihistamines are best tolerated when? | Taken with meals |
| The main adverse effect of antihistamine is? | Drowsiness |
| Antihistamines can cause? | Dry Mouth |
| Beta Agonist | A large group of drugs used in acute of asmatic attack.(Albuteral,epinephrine) |
| Excessive amonts of histamine can lead to anaphylaxis and severe allergic symptoms such as | Constriction of smooth muscle especially in stomach,lungs.^ body secretions,Vasodialation |
| H2 Antagonist or Beta Blockers include such drugs as: | cimetidine,rantindine,famotidine,and nazitatidine-they act on GI system |
| Histamine is a major inflammatory mediator of many alergic disorders such as: | Allergic rhinitis(inflamation of nasal passage)hayfever,mold,dust allergies,anaphylaxis,angiodema(swelling of skin) |
| Antitussive Drugs-opioid-hydrocodone and codine | Side Effects-sedation,nausea,vomiting,lightheadness,constipation. |
| Antitussive non-opioid | Benzonatate-dizzy,headache,sedation,nauseadextromethorphan-dizzy,drowsy,nausea |
| Decongestants:Adrenegics(sympathomimetics)Largest group of anticholinergics(parasymphatholytics) | |
| Anticholinerigics | Block the ACh receptors to prevent bronconstriction.this causes airway dialation |
| Anticholinergics-Contraindications | Allergy to atropine or to soy lecithin found in some inhalation formulations.(peanut iols,soybean and other beans. |
| Anticholinergics Side Effects | dry mouth or throat,nasal congestion,heart palputations |
| Antileukotrienes | A new class of asma medication(leukotriene receptor antagonists(LTRs) |
| Antileukotrienes-SINGULAR-Action | Blocks Inflammatory process of asma |
| SIDE EFFECTS OF SINGULAR | Headache,dypepsi,nausea,dizziness,insomia |
| Corticosteroids-Anti-Imflamatory-Decreases Inflamation. | Prednisone,Cortisone,Dexamethasone |
| Corticosteriods-Side EFFECTS | Peptic ulcer,GI Bleeding,hyperglycemia,delayed wound healing,Cushings Syndrome |
| WARNINGS OF CORTICOSTEROIDS | Check fluid balance,potassium and glucose levels |
| Mast Cell Stabilizer-Rarely Used | cromolyn and nedocromil-they prevent the release inflammitory mediator such as histamine |
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Angela Lacey
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