9 Questions
Which medication may cause bronchospasm due to irritating side effects?
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) (Mucomyst)
Which medication is indicated for the management of cystic fibrosis?
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)
Which medication breaks down DNA material from neutrophils found in purulent secretions?
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)
Which medication is used for sputum induction?
Hypertonic Saline (greater than 0.9%)
Which medication substitutes its sulfhydryl group for the disulfide group in mucus, breaking a portion of the bond-forming gel structure?
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) (Mucomyst)
Which medication may lead to increased concentration and toxicity of nebulizer solution toward the end of treatment?
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) (Mucomyst)
Which medication is used in large-vol. nebulizers for humidification of the respiratory tract?
Sterile distilled water
Which medication is rarely used?
Hypotonic Saline (rarely used) 0.45% NaCl
Which medication reactivity with rubber, copper, iron, and cork is a side effect?
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) (Mucomyst)
Test your knowledge of mucoactive medications with this quiz. Learn about the different types of mucoactive medications, including expectorants, mucolytics, and mucokinetic medications, as well as the specific examples and uses of bland aerosols.
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