Respiratory

Question 1

Corticosteroids

Answer 1

Reduce inflammation in bronchial tubes.

Side effects: imbalanced fluids/ electrolytes, hypertension, hyperglycemia, weight gain, osteoporosis, hyperlipidemia.

Question 2

Leukotriene inhibitors

Answer 2

Relieve inflammation caused by COPD.

Side effects: headache, nausea, diarrhea, infection.

Question 3

Mucolytics

Answer 3

Make mucus in lungs thinner/ less sticky.

Side effects: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, clammy skin.

Question 4

Bronchodilators

Answer 4

Relax bronchial tubes to relieve shortness of breath.

Side effects: fast heartbeat, shakiness, nausea and vomiting (theophyllines)