Respiratory drugs

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  1. 4. a condition in which part of the lung is airless and collapses
  2. 5. this drug is a maintenance bronchodilator
  3. 8. this drug is an anticholinergic and blocks the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the smooth muscles of the bronchi in the lungs
  4. 10. inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the paranasal sinuses and of the contiguous nasal mucosa
  5. 11. inhaled corticosteroids suppress ___________ in the airway
  6. 13. this drug is a second-generation H1 receptor antagonist
  7. 16. oral or inhaled corticosteroids should be taken on a __________ schedule
  8. 19. those taking nasal decongestants should avoid _________
  9. 21. a protective reflex response to mechanical, chemical, or inflammatory irritation of the lungs
  10. 23. inflammation, mucosal edema, and excessive mucus aggravate __________________
  11. 25. this is considered a rescue drug for asthma
  12. 26. albuterol should be taken ________ minutes before exercise to prevent exercise-induced dyspnea
  13. 28. you should teach your patient prescribed an MDI how to use a ________.
  14. 32. patients taking expectorants should increase their oral intake of ________
  15. 33. a ________ value of 80% or greater of the patient’s best is considered within a safe range
  16. 34. asthma is an ___-mediated response to common allergies
  17. 35. it is important to teach your patient to rinse their mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid to prevent _________
  18. 36. this drug is a mucolytic but is also used to treat acetaminophen overdose
  19. 38. cromolyn is a _____ ______ stabilizer and is used as prophylaxis for acute asthma attacks
  20. 39. this is a common adverse effect of tiotropium
  21. 41. this drug is given to loosen mucus in the airways.
  22. 42. this is a major difference in adverse effects between first-generation & second-generation H1 receptor antagonists
  23. 43. inhaled corticosteroids should be used _________ a rescue inhaler
  24. 44. first generation H1 receptor antagonists may cause _______ in older adults
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  1. 1. is the prototype nasal decongestant
  2. 2. excessive secretions may seriously impair respiration by obstructing airways and preventing airflow to and from the ________
  3. 3. this greatly increases the metabolism of theophylline
  4. 6. dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, and blurred vision associated with antihistamines are called _____________ effects
  5. 7. bronchodilators can cause excessive ______ and CNS stimulation
  6. 9. it is important to educate patients about reading OTC drug _______
  7. 12. nasal decongestants relieve nasal congestion and swelling by __________ arterioles
  8. 14. patients using topical nasal decongestants should limit use to _____ days
  9. 15. this is a life-threatening condition that does not respond to the usual use of bronchodilators
  10. 17. this drug is a leukotriene modifier
  11. 18. this is the most common side effect of bronchodilators
  12. 20. antitussives should not be used for __________ coughing
  13. 22. this antitussive can cause respiratory depression in susceptible groups of people
  14. 24. this is a combination of budesonide (a corticosteroid) and formoterol (a long-acting beta agonist)
  15. 27. the most common upper respiratory tract infection
  16. 29. this drug is indicated for a dry, hacking, nonproductive cough that interferes with rest and sleep
  17. 30. this drug is considered a second-line agent in the treatment of bronchoconstriction
  18. 31. nasal decongestants may cause or aggravate ____________
  19. 37. adequate _____ _____ is a nonpharmacologic measure for symptom relief of a respiratory infection
  20. 40. during theophylline therapy, serum blood levels should be measured, a level 20 mcg/mL or above indicates _________