Respiratory Medications Overview

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

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

<p>Blocking histamine receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First-generation antihistamines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased heart rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vasoconstriction of blood vessels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Suppressing the cough reflex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing mucus production and reducing viscosity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have fewer side effects than systemic steroids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>They reduce inflammation by increasing cAMP levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They block muscarinic receptors to prevent bronchoconstriction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reduce bronchoconstriction by preventing leukotriene formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Medications that help clear mucus from the airways by making it thinner and easier to expel.

Medications that block histamine receptors, reducing allergic reactions like sneezing, itching, and congestion.

Receptors in tissues like the skin and respiratory tract where histamine binds, causing allergy symptoms.

Antihistamines like diphenhydramine that can cause drowsiness due to crossing the blood-brain barrier.

Antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine that are less likely to cause drowsiness.

Medications that shrink swollen nasal tissues by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors, improving airflow.

Decongestants taken by mouth, such as pseudoephedrine, that can affect heart rate and blood pressure.

Decongestants applied directly to the nose, like oxymetazoline, that can cause rebound congestion if used for too long.

Medications that reduce the cough reflex, often used for dry coughs.

A non-opioid antitussive, often found in over-the-counter cough medications.

An opioid antitussive used for more severe coughing, but it carries potential side effects and addiction risks.

A common expectorant often found in combination cold medications.

Drug that relaxes airway muscles, widening the airways for easier breathing.

Stimulates receptors in airway muscles, relaxing them and widening the airways.

Fast-acting bronchodilator used for immediate relief, like during an asthma attack.

Provides longer-lasting bronchodilation, used for prevention and control of airway narrowing.

Blocks receptors in the airways, preventing muscle tightening and airway narrowing.

Reduces inflammation directly in the airways, typically used for long-term asthma or COPD management.

Prevents bronchoconstriction and inflammation by blocking leukotrienes, inflammatory chemicals.

Blocks leukotriene receptors, preventing those chemicals from causing inflammation.

Prevents the production of leukotrienes by blocking the enzyme that makes them.

Prevents histamine and other inflammatory mediators from being released by mast cells.

Biologic that targets specific immune components involved in inflammation, such as IgE or IL-5.