Respiratory - FA Pharm p671-72

Question 1

what resp drug is M3 agonist? Used to test for?

Answer 1

methacholine; asthma

Question 2

what is an antitussive that antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptor?

Answer 2

dextromethorphan

Question 3

What resp drug is a synthetic codeine analog? OD Tx?

Answer 3

dextromethorphan; naloxone

Question 4

treatment for lung abscess?

Answer 4

clindamycin

Question 5

Dextromethorphan maay cause _______ _______ if combined with other ____________.

Answer 5

Dextromethorphan maay cause serotonin syndrome if combined with other serotonergic agents.

Question 6

List 1st generation anti histamines?

Answer 6

Diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, chlorpheniramine, doxylamine.

Question 7

What other receptors are affected by 1st gen histamines

Answer 7

They are also antimuscarinic, anti-α-adrenergic.

Question 8

List 2nd gen antihistamines?

Answer 8

Loratadine, fexofenadine, desloratadine, cetirizine.

Question 9

Why are 2nd gen anti histamines less sedative

Answer 9

dec CNS entry

Question 10

MoA of N-acetylcysteine?

Answer 10

liquifies mucus in chronic bronchopulmonary diseases (eg, COPD, CF) by disrupting disulfide bonds

Question 11

N-acetyl cysteine is used for _________ OD

Answer 11

Acetaminophen