Unit 7 - Resp, Antihista, GI Rx

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

• bronchoconstriction

- increased mucus production

Question 2

managing the airway

Answer 2

Rx to open airway

Rx to treat the inflammation
- decrease airway remodeling

Question 3

airway “remodeling”

Answer 3

describes the permanent, negative changes that can occur with chronic irriatation of the bronchioles. Leads to scarred and narrowed airways that are unable to dilate effectively.

Question 4

In a case of the common cold, the nasal decongestant of choice is a(n) _________.

Answer 4

adrenergic agen

Question 5

A patient is having a severe allergic reaction to an ingested food, _______________ would be the best treatment

Answer 5

epinepherine

Question 6

Which type of gastrointestinal drug is most likely to be prescribed for chronic use in a patient with heart failure?

Answer 6

cathartic

Question 7

Compare side effects of sympathomimetics and xanthines:

Answer 7

sympathomimetics may cause hypertension while xanthines may cause hypotension

Question 8

Which of the following agents might be used to treat heartburn?

Answer 8

antacids

Question 9

Expectorants are _______ in patients with bronchiectasis.

Answer 9

recommended for use

Question 10

In cases of coughing that continues for weeks to months, antitussives are _________ the drug of choice.

Answer 10

often not

Question 11

Oxygen should be used with caution in some patients because ______ might occur.

Answer 11

CO2 intoxication

Question 12

A prophylactic treatment for exercise induced asthma is _______.

Answer 12

mast cell stabilizers

Question 13

Specialized types of antihistamines may be used as:

Answer 13

antiemetics