Matching Pairs Respiratory: Upper Respiratory Tract (Key Points), Lower Resp. Tract Disorder Drug Uses & Therapeutic Actions, MucolyticsOnline version Pharmacology Exam #2 Review by Hannah Patton 1 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists 2 Anticholinergics 3 Theophylline 4 Decongestants 5 Bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting, rash. Medication smells like rotten eggs. (An expected finding.) 6 Sympathomimethics 7 Antihistamines 8 Acts directly on the medullary cough center of the brain to depress the cough reflex, temporarily relieving cough. 9 Pulmonary disorders Wthick mucous secretions (cystic fibrosis). Antidote for acetominophen OD. Breaks up mucus. Use cautiously with asthma. 10 Guaifenesin 11 Inhaled Steroids 12 Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Block the effect of leukotrienes or stop your body from producing them. TS: Decrease edema & inflammation of the nasal membranes. Relieves discomfort. Most common SE: CNS disturbances(agitation, insomnia, tremors, anxiety) Block the action of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. Antitussives - Therapeutic Actions Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Resp. infect caugh. TA: Loosening mucus in the airways & productive coughs. Pharmacokenetics: Administered orally. SE: GI upset, dizziness. IND: Nausea & vomiting. Thera Act: Selectively block the effects of histamine at the histamine-1 receptor sites, decreasing the allergic response. Treats asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.PT: Take f.g. H2O empty stomach, 1hr b4/2hr after meal. AVOID eating or drinking lrg amts caff. Muycolytics Nasal decongestants for the treatment of allergic rhinitis & conjunctivitis. TA: Mimic/stimulate adrenergic nervous system. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Patient Teachings To treat asthma & COPD.
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