Week 4 Pharm - Oxygenation
Across
- 4. An inhaled medication that blocks acetylcholine to reduce bronchoconstriction, often used in COPD management
- 7. A medication that loosens and clears mucus from the respiratory tract
- 8. A corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and is used to treat chronic respiratory diseases
- 10. A condition that can result from excessive CO2 buildup in the blood, often associated with respiratory acidosis
- 15. A common side effect of codeine, especially in the context of using it for cough suppression
- 17. The condition of low oxygen levels in the blood
- 18. A long-acting bronchodilator that helps prevent bronchospasms, commonly used in asthma and COPD
- 19. A medication class used for treating allergic reactions and symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes
- 20. A type of bronchodilator that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and is commonly used for quick relief of asthma symptoms
Down
- 1. A common medication used to manage asthma that is not for immediate relief but used to prevent asthma attack
- 2. A medication that relieves coughing by affecting the brain's cough center
- 3. The pharmacological action of medications that increase airflow to the lungs by relaxing bronchial muscle
- 5. A second-line bronchodilator that has a narrow therapeutic range and can cause serious side effects if serum levels become too high
- 6. A medication that loosens mucus and is often used in the treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis
- 9. A class of medications that block the action of acetylcholine to reduce bronchospasm
- 11. A drug used to loosen and clear mucus from the respiratory tract, often prescribed for chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- 12. A condition where a patient's skin and mucous membranes turn bluish due to low oxygen levels
- 13. The term for a drug that narrows nasal blood vessels, helping to relieve nasal congestion
- 14. A type of respiratory condition that involves prolonged coughing and chest congestion, often caused by an infection
- 16. A medication used to treat inflammation of the respiratory tract, often prescribed for asthma and COPD