Respiratory Pharmacology

1. first chemical mediator in immune and inflammatory response
3. use with caution in narrow-angle glaucoma.
8. first generation H1 receptor antagonist.
9. can be used to assist coughing up thick secretions and also an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity.
11. stimulates alpha adrenergic receptors causing vasoconstriction
13. this disorder makes breathing difficult for 16 million Americans.
15. Nurses should monitor for hyperglycemia when patents are taking this.
16. Elasticity of the lung decreases with this and causes loss of support for alveoli
17. type of immunoglobulin most involved in an allergic response
18. H1 receptor antagonist that does not readily enter the brain from blood.
19. a sudden outbreak of swollen, pale red wheals on the skin.

2. two types of Beta2 Agonists are used for asthma management: rescue and ___.
4. a chronic airway disorder characterized by airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction and airway hyperresponsiveness to various stmuli.
5. can have rhinitis medicamentosa as an adverse effect.
6. suppresses release of inflammatory mediators and decreases recruitment of airway eosinophils
7. this is a beta 2 agonist used for acute asthma exacerbations
10. binds preferentially to peripheral H1 receptors
12. used to suppress a non-productive cough.
14. reduces surface tension and adhesiveness of secretions