Healthcare Unit 4: Respiratory System and Drugs
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What is the primary mechanism of action of antitussives?

  • Increase the production of respiratory secretions
  • Depress the cough center located in the medulla (correct)
  • Reduce the viscosity of mucus
  • Increase breathing rate

What is the therapeutic use of antitussives?

  • To decrease respiratory secretions
  • To relieve productive coughs
  • To increase breathing rate
  • To relieve non-productive coughs (correct)

What is the mechanism of action of mucolytics?

  • Increase the viscosity of mucus
  • Reduce the viscosity of mucus (correct)
  • Decrease the production of respiratory secretions
  • Depress the cough center located in the medulla

What is the effect of respiratory depressants on breathing?

<p>Decrease breathing rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of expectorants?

<p>Increase the production of respiratory secretions and decrease the viscosity of mucus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction of antitussives?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of carbon dioxide on breathing?

<p>Increase breathing rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of mucolytics?

<p>To loosen respiratory secretions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the respiratory system?

<p>It is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the upper respiratory system?

<p>To filter and moisten air (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the trachea in the lower respiratory system?

<p>To conduct air from the windpipe to the bronchi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Antitussives and Expectorants?

<p>Antitussives are used to relieve cough, while Expectorants are used to thin mucus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Mucolytics?

<p>To thin and loosen mucus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is used to treat chronic bronchitis?

<p>Expectorants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bronchodilators in the treatment of asthma?

<p>To widen airways (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma?

<p>To reduce inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary therapeutic use of mucolytics and expectorants in respiratory therapy?

<p>To treat chronic asthma and bronchitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction associated with bronchodilators?

<p>Increased blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?

<p>Decreasing the inflammation process in airways (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of asthma?

<p>Constriction of the bronchi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of histamine release in asthma?

<p>Increased mucous production and edema of airway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of bronchodilators in respiratory therapy?

<p>To relieve bronchospasm and treat chronic bronchial asthma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction associated with mucolytics and expectorants?

<p>Nausea and vomiting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the route of administration for corticosteroids in asthma treatment?

<p>Inhalation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary therapeutic use of the mentioned medication?

<p>Treatment of inflammation associated with chronic asthma or allergic rhinitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction associated with the medication?

<p>Throat irritation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the authors who wrote the book 'Core Concepts in Pharmacology'?

<p>Holland, LM and Adams MP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the next topic mentioned in the text?

<p>Drugs that affect the skin and mucous membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the address of the institution mentioned in the text?

<p>Lot 33-40, Blok C, Plaza Juta, KM 7.2 Off Jalan Tuaran, 88400 Likas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the website mentioned in the text?

<p>kk.cyberjaya.edu.my (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the email address mentioned in the text?

<p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the telephone number mentioned in the text?

<p>+6088 431 025/35 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bronchi?

<p>To filter the air (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of emphysema?

<p>Breakdown of alveolar walls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disorder characterized by constricted bronchioles that obstruct the airways?

<p>Asthma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cause of lung cancer?

<p>Smoking, whether active or passive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of chronic bronchitis?

<p>Inflammation of airways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial stage of lung cancer?

<p>Thickening of airway cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of lung cancer?

<p>Metastasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pair of organs responsible for gaseous exchange?

<p>Lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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