Respiratory Basics
What type of medication is albuterol?
What is a beta-2 agonist / bronchodilator
Which inhaler is used for acute asthma attacks?
What is albuterol
This medication suppresses the cough reflex.
What is codeine
This class is first-line for depression.
What is SSRIs
What is the biggest risk of codeine?
What is respiratory depression
This medication class reduces airway inflammation and requires mouth rinsing after use.
What are inhaled corticosteroids
What side effect should you monitor for with albuterol?
What is tachycardia
This medication helps thin mucus so it can be coughed out.
What is guaifenesin
This serious condition can occur with SSRIs and causes agitation and sweating.
What is serotonin syndrome
What must be avoided when taking MAOIs?
What is tyramine foods
This medication is used for long-term asthma control and may cause depression.
What is montelukast
What should a patient do after using an inhaled steroid?
What is rinse their mouth
This medication breaks down thick mucus and smells like rotten eggs.
What is acetylcysteine
This class requires avoiding foods like cheese and wine
What are MAOIs
What is the biggest concern with TCAs?
What is cardiotoxicity
This medication class causes bronchodilation by blocking acetylcholine.
What are anticholinergics
Which medication is NOT used for immediate relief: albuterol or montelukast?
What is montelukast
This medication can increase blood pressure and should be avoided in HTN.
What is pseudoephedrine
This class can cause respiratory depression and sedation.
What are benzodiazepines
What should be monitored with montelukast?
What is depression/suicidal thoughts
This drug class selectively stimulates beta-2 receptors causing bronchodilation.
What are beta-2 adrenergic agonists
This class of drugs dries secretions and may cause dry mouth
What are anticholinergics
First-generation antihistamines commonly cause this side effect.
What is drowsiness
This anxiety medication does NOT cause sedation and takes time to work.
What is buspirone
What is a key teaching point for decongestants?
What is monitor blood pressure