Respiratory System Drugs Quiz: Cough and Expectorants
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When should anti-tussives be used?

  • To reduce bronchial secretions viscosity
  • For productive cough
  • For dry (non productive) cough (correct)
  • To increase bronchial secretions
  • What is the purpose of using expectorants?

  • To increase bronchial secretions or reduce its viscosity (correct)
  • To inhibit cough impulses in the respiratory tract
  • To act directly in the CNS
  • To suppress dry cough
  • Which drug acts as a mucolytic by causing depolymerization of mucopolysaccharides?

  • Potassium iodide
  • Noscapine
  • Bromhexine (correct)
  • Codeine
  • What is the potential risk of prolonged use of potassium iodide?

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    Which drug is useful in terminating acute attack of bronchial asthma?

    <p>Bronchodilators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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