Pharm: respiratory system

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How is tuberculosis treated?

Antibacterial medication for 3 to 9 months

Which of the following statements about cough, cold, and allergy medication is true?

Antitussives are used to reduce or stop a cough

Antitussives are used to reduce or stop a _____________

Cough

_________________ are used to reduce nasal congestion due to cold or allergies

Decongestants

T or F? Smoking deterrence that contain nicotine block nicotine receptors and prevent its effect

False, it doesn't block nicotine receptors and prevent its effect. Smoking deterrents that contain nicotine allow for systemic effects of nicotine without the inhalation of other dangerous chemicals from cigarettes

T or F? Narcotics when used as antitussives are not controlled medication's.

False, when used as antitussives are controlled medications. When a controlled substance is an ingredient in a medication, the medication is controlled

T or F? A cold is the same as the flu.

False; a cold is not the same as influenza. It is important to make this distinction because it's cold is usually mild in self limiting, whereas influenza can be a serious infection that has different symptoms

Which class of medication is used to prevent an allergic reaction that can cause an asthma attack?

Mast cell stabilizers

Which of the following provides a gradual process to help a person quit smoking?

Nicotine replacement therapy

Medication combinations combine the action of more than one medication class, improving control and _________________ the number of doses a patient must take in a day

Reducing

Which class of medication is used as rescue medications?

Short-acting beta agonists

Airway disease

The airways that carry oxygen are narrowed or blocked (for example, asthma).

Pulmonary circulation disease

The blood vessels in the lungs are affected and prevent ability to properly exchange gases.

Lung tissue disease

The structure of the lung tissue is affected. Scarring or inflammation prevent the tissue from being able to fully expand.


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