Cold medications
This is the mode of action for decongestants
What is decrease the overproduction of secretions by causing vasoconstriction to the upper respiratory tract?
This drug classification works by directly loosening thick, viscous bronchial secretions by breaking down the protein bonds of mucus molecules.
What is mucolytics?
These antihistamines are sedating and have more anticholinergic effects
What is first generation?
These are used for long term management of asthma
What are inhaled steroids?
This is a common name for a group of medications used to dilate the airways.
What are bronchodilators?
These are the two primary side effects of nasal decongestants
What are localized stinging and rebound nasal congestion?
This classification of medication can cause feelings of anxiety, tenseness, restlessness, tremors, HTN, arrhythmias, sweating, and pallor.
What is oral decongestants?
Antihistamines are often misused to treat these two conditions
What are colds and influenza?
This is an adverse effect of inhaled steroids that can be prevented by rinsing the mouth.
What is oral fungal infection?
This is the LABA black box warning
What is long acting beta agonists should not be used as a rescue inhaler?
This drug has the potential for abuse
What is pseudoephedrine?
The first classification is used to suppress the cough reflex and the second is to increase the productivity of the cough.
What are antitussives and expectorants?
These are the three primary uses of antihistamines
What is allergy symptoms, hives, and motion sickness?
This is the drug of choice for allergic rhinitis
What is nasal steroids?
This is the mode of action to achieve bronchodilation
What is activates the sympathetic nervous system to relax smooth muscle in the respiratory system?
This is the only expectorant available
What is guaifenesin?
These are three drug interactions for antitussives
What are alcohol, CNS depressants, and MAO inhibitors?
These are four common anticholinergic effects
What are urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation and blurred vision?
This is an adverse effect of inhaled steroids with long term use
What is osteoporosis in adults or stunted growth in children?
These are three common side effects of beta adrenergic agonists
What are muscle tremors, heart palpitations, and anxiety?
At high doses, this drug mimics the effects of illegal drugs like molly and ketamine.
The name for the use of this drug to get high.
What is dextromethorphan and what is robotripping?
These are three contraindications for decongestants
What are severe HTN, severe coronary artery disease, or allergy?
These are the three most common side effects of antihistamines
What are drowsiness, nausea/vomiting, and anticholinergic effects?
This is the length of time to reach full response and the directions of use for nasal steroids.
What is 2-3 weeks for full effect and must be taken daily?
These are two drug interactions for beta adrenergic agonists
What are beta blockers and caffiene?