NURS617, exam 2, part Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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NURS617
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NURS617
What drug classes (4) are used for symptomatic relief of cough and cold
symptoms?
antitussives
antihistamines
decongestants
expectorants
Antitussives used in respiratory conditions
(5)
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
dextromethorphan (DM)(Delsym)
codeine...
___ is a local anesthetic. It blocks the propagation of nerve impulses from the
sensory nerve endings in the bronchial mucosa. By blocking the impulses at their
source, the cough reflex center in the brain stem does not receive the irritant
signal, and the cough reflex is blocked.
✓ benzonatate (tessalon perles)
Antitussives used in respiratory conditions
pharmacodynamics of _____ (drug name)
___ is an opiate drug, which blocks opiate receptors in the brain stem and the
cough reflex by blocking nerve transmission in the cough center.
This drug is unique.... it does not have analgesic effect like other opiates.
✓ dextromethorphan
Antitussives used in respiratory conditions
pharmacodynamics of ____ (drug name(s))
___ are true opiate drugs and block opiate receptors in the brain stem and block
the transmission of irritant nerve impulse sensations through the cough center.
✓ codeine and hydrocodone
Antitussives used in respiratory conditions:
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