Respiratory Medications

Question 1

Decongestant : Drug Name

Answer 1

Oxymetazoline (Afrin)

Question 2

Decongestant : Reason for Taking

Answer 2

cold
allergies
sinitus

Question 3

Decongestant : Action

Answer 3

constrict small blood vessels in the upper respiratory system

Question 4

Decongestant : Contraindications

Answer 4

pregnancy
children under 6 years old

Question 5

Decongestant : Adverse Reactions

Answer 5

rebound congestion
tachycardia

Question 6

Decongestant : Routes

Answer 6

nasal spray

Question 7

Antitussive : Drug Name

Answer 7

Benzonatate (Tessalon Pearls)

Question 8

Antitussive : Reason for Taking

Answer 8

coughing that is interfering with rest or comfort

Question 9

Antitussive : Action

Answer 9

stops cough reflex in the medulla

Question 10

Antitussive : Contraindications

Answer 10

pts with respiratory depression
pts with opioid dependency

Question 11

Antitussive : Adverse Reactions

Answer 11

dizziness
headache
sedation
nausea

Question 12

Antitussive : Routes

Answer 12

PO

Question 13

Expectorant : Drug Name

Answer 13

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

Question 14

Expectorant : Reason for Taking

Answer 14

non-productive cough

Question 15

Expectorant : Action

Answer 15

stimulates cell to secrete watery secretions to thin mucus

Question 16

Expectorant : Contraindications

Answer 16

drug allergies
swelling
NPO patients
older adults

Question 17

Expectorant : Adverse Reactions

Answer 17

all GI side effects

Question 18

Expectorant : Routes

Answer 18

PO

Question 19

Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Drug Name

Answer 19

Albuterol (Proventil)

Question 20

Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Reason for Taking

Answer 20

acute asthma
bronchitis

Question 21

Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Action

Answer 21

relaxes bronchial smooth muscles by activating beta receptors (cause broncho dilation)

Question 22

Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Contraindications

Answer 22

uncontrolled hypertension
arrythmias

Question 23

Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Adverse Reactions

Answer 23

tremor, nervousness
anxiety
nausea
palpitations

Question 24

Bronchodilator (beta agonist) : Routes

Answer 24

MDI

Question 25

Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Drug Name

Answer 25

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Question 26

Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Reason for Taking

Answer 26

Manages COPD

Question 27

Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Action

Answer 27

relaxes bronchial smooth muscles by blocking ACH receptors (ACH causes bronchial constriction)

Question 28

Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Contraindications

Answer 28

none

Question 29

Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Adverse Reactions

Answer 29

dry mouth and throat nasal congestion heart palpitations coughing GI distress

Question 30

Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) : Routes

Answer 30

MDI Nebulizer

Question 31

Leukotriene Inhibitor : Drug Name

Answer 31

Montelukast (Singulair)

Question 32

Leukotriene Inhibitor : Reason for Taking

Answer 32

chronic management of asthma

Question 33

Leukotriene Inhibitor : Action

Answer 33

blocks the release of leukotrienes

Question 34

Leukotriene Inhibitor : Contraindications

Answer 34

children under 12 years old

Question 35

Leukotriene Inhibitor : Adverse Reactions

Answer 35

headache agitation mood changes

Question 36

Leukotriene Inhibitor : Routes

Answer 36

PO