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benzodiazepines, barbiturates, miscellaneous
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what are the three groups of CNS what are the 7 upper respiratory tract
1 2
depressants? disorders?
what are the 5 lower respiratory tract reduce capillary permeability, wheal-
3 4
disorders? and-flare formation, itching
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what are the 7 upper respiratory tract allergic rxn, rhinovirus, influenza, muscle aches, fever,
disorders? sore throat, cough
true or false: treatment for upper true
respiratory is symptomatic, not
curative
, what are the 5 drug classes for upper antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives,
respiratory meds? expectorants, mucolytics
what are the three things histamine vasodilation, increased GI and respiratory secretions,
causes? increased capillary permeability
reduce capillary permeability, wheal- antihistaminic
and-flare formation, itching
drying effect that reduces nasal, anticholinergic
salivary, and lacrimal gland secretions
cause drowsiness sedative
work both peripherally and centrally sedating antihistamine
work peripherally to block the actions nonsedating antihistamine
of histamine, thus, fewer CNS adverse
effects
what are the 3 main types of adrenergics, anticholinergics, corticosteroids
decongestants?
initiated by the irritation of sensory cough reflex
receptors in the respiratory tract
what are the two main categories of opioid and nonopioid
antitussives?
what are the 5 lower respiratory tract pneumonia, COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis,
disorders? asthma
what are the three types of beta-adrenergic agonists, anticholinergics, xanthine
bronchodilators? derivatives
what are the two non-bronchodilating leukotriene receptor antagonists and corticosteroids
medications that prevent inflammation
in the lower respiratory tract?