Exam 24: Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

Anti-inflammatory agents that are used to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract are called:

All of the following are examples of glucocorticoids except:

Match each brand name with its generic name. -Drugs that make coughs more productive are known as:

An anticholinergic agent used for long-term treatment of bronchial spasms is:

Match each drug name with its classification. -Seromycin

Patients taking glucocorticoids, such as Rhinocort, should avoid exposure to infections such as chickenpox and measles.

Match each drug name with its classification. -Theo-24

Children should not take aspirin as an antipyretic because of the risk of hepatotoxicity.

Abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea are possible adverse reactions to:

Match each drug name with its classification. -codeine

Drugs that reduce the viscosity of respiratory secretions are called:

Match each brand name with its generic name. -A vascular reaction of the skin that is characterized by wheals and severe itching is known as:

Which of the following drugs must be diluted in juice or water prior to administration?

Sympathomimetic bronchodilators may cause a decrease in heart rate, drowsiness, and fatigue.

The generic name for Tessalon is:

Match each drug name with its classification. -Alupent

The generic name for Robitussin is:

Match each drug name with its classification. -Myambutal