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Drugs for Respiratory System Disorders

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Which of the following is NOT a category of drugs used to treat respiratory conditions?

Antihistamines (correct)

Antitussives

Antimicrobials

Respiratory stimulants

What is the primary goal of therapy for respiratory diseases?

Increasing the production of airway secretions

Reducing the volume and viscosity of secretions and facilitating their removal (correct)

Eliminating the causative agent

Reducing the severity of the disease

What is the importance of rest and fresh air in the therapy of respiratory disorders in animals?

They are a substitute for chemotherapeutic agents

They are not effective in treating respiratory diseases

They are important, but often neglected (correct)

They are only effective for viral infections

What is the role of mucokinetic agents in treating respiratory disorders?

Aiding the clearance of airway secretions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of most respiratory diseases in animals?

Specific viruses or bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs are important in the therapy of many respiratory diseases?

Antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering expectorants in respiratory therapy?

To liquefy airway secretions Signup and view all the answers

Why are antitussive agents contraindicated when secretion of airway mucus is excessive?

Because they increase the viscosity of airway secretions Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of antimicrobial therapy in bacterial infection?

To select the least toxic agent of several alternatives Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to alleviate bronchoconstriction caused by histamine release?

Antihistamines Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the pharmacokinetic characteristics of antimicrobial agents?

To minimize toxicity of the agent Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to reduce bronchospasm in animals with asthma-like conditions?

Bronchodilators Signup and view all the answers