CH 18 RESPIRATORY - PHARM

Front

What is the primary difference between antitussive and expectorant medications?

Back

Antitussives suppress coughing, while expectorants help clear mucus.

Front

What are glucocorticoids used for?

Back

Treatment of severe acute asthma attacks.

Front

Why are antitussives beneficial for patients at night?

Back

They allow patients to rest.

Front

What is the primary function of mucolytics?

Back

Liquefy very thick lung secretions.

Front

Which process involves the inward movement of air into the lungs?

Back

Inspiration.

Front

What are antitussives commonly used to treat?

Back

Coughing.

Front

What is the mechanism of action of expectorants?

Back

They increase the production of mucus, helping to clear the airways.

Front

What are the potential side effects of glucocorticoids?

Back

Increased blood sugar, weight gain, and immune suppression.

Front

How do mucolytics differ from expectorants?

Back

Mucolytics thin mucus, while expectorants help expel it.

Front

What is the role of bronchodilators in respiratory therapy?

Back

They relax and open the airways, making breathing easier.