Respiratory System Ch 21

Front 1

Conditions of the upper respiratory system

Back 1

Common cold, allergies, genetic and contagious infections, habits, environmental factor, influenza, and rhinitis

Front 2

Conditions if the lower respiratory system

Back 2

Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and tuberculosis

Front 3

Antihistamines

Back 3

Alleviates rhinorrhea and sneezing

Front 4

Antitussives

Back 4

Suppresses coughs; physicians recommend against using the if pass have upper respiratory infections

Front 5

Expextorants

Back 5

Meds that break up think mucus long and bronchial secretions for ready to through coughing; increasing fluid intake helps thin mucus

Front 6

Decongestant

Back 6

Affects adrenergic receptors of vascular smooth muscle, leading to blood cell construction, which decreases mucus production; Hypertensive patient's should avoid these

Front 7

Prophylactic agrnts

Back 7

Meds that inhibits antigen-induced bronchospasms; good for Athena and nasal preparation for seasonal allergy rhinitis and nasal congestion

Front 8

Rhinitis

Back 8

An irritation and inflammation of of the mucous membranes lining the nasal passage; symptoms include: Tony and itchy nose, sneezing, congestion, and postnatal drip

Front 9

Influenza

Back 9

A viral respiratory; also called the flu;

Front 10

Corticosteroids

Back 10

Acts as anti-inflammatory meds and lessen bronchial tube swelling

Front 11

Long acting beta-agonists

Back 11

Meds that activate the beta-receptors, which causes the smooth muscle surrounding the airways to relax and open the airways

Front 12

Leukotriene receptor antahonists

Back 12

Also called Leukotriene inhibitors; reduces Leukotrienes' inflammatory actions

Front 13

PDE-4 inhibitors

Back 13

Also called Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors; decreases long swelling to re COPD exacerbations or improve symptoms; is used orally

Front 14

Short acting beta agonists

Back 14

Activated beta 2 receptors, which taxes bronchial smooth muscle, leading to bronchodilation and increased airflow; in the form of inhalers and solutions

Front 15

Anticholinergic

Back 15

blocks acetylcholine's effects and leads to bronchial smooth relaxation

Front 16

COPD

Back 16

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; restricts airflow

Front 17

Pneumonia

Back 17

An infection causing acute lung airway inflammation; can be caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or parasites; older adults that are bedridden after an injury are at high risk

Front 18

Tuberculosis (TB)

Back 18

Bacterial infection; is highly contagious and must be eradicated quickly to prevent drug resistance

Front 19

COPD diseases

Back 19

Cystic fibrosis, bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis, emphysema

Hint 19

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