Therapeutic Use/MOA: Allergy, Cough, Etc.

Question 1

Therapeutic Use: Both generations are used for allergy management and the congestion from the common cold.
MOA: Blocks histamine at H1 receptors.

Answer 1

Antihistamines (H1 Receptor Antagonists)

Question 2

Therapeutic Use: Relieves nasal obstruction due to inflammation
MOA: Acts directly on the adrenergic receptors by releasing norepinephrine which produces
vasoconstriction (sympathetic nervous system stimulation- sympathomimetic).

Answer 2

Decongestants

Question 3

Therapeutic Use: Decreases dry, hacking, nonproductive cough
MOA: Depresses the cough center in the
medulla oblongata or the cough receptors in the throat, trachea, or lungs elevating the threshold for coughing.

Answer 3

Antitussives

Question 4

Therapeutic Use: Used for a productive cough and for loosening mucus from the respiratory tract
MOA: Used for a productive cough and for loosening mucus from the respiratory tract

Answer 4

Expectorants