Question 1

Physical therapists must consider the ___ effects of respiratory medications when planning treatment.

Accepted Answer

adverse

Question 2

___ are medications that help to expel mucus from the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

Expectorants

Question 3

One category of medications for respiratory tract irritation and secretion is ___.

Accepted Answer

Antitussives

Question 4

Antitussives are medications used to control ___ in the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

coughing

Question 5

One of the objectives is to recognize the impact of adverse effects of respiratory tract irritation and secretion drugs on ___.

Accepted Answer

physical therapy sessions

Question 6

___ are used to reduce nasal congestion.

Accepted Answer

Decongestants

Question 7

Decongestants work by causing ___ of blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Accepted Answer

vasoconstriction

Question 8

One of the adverse effects of antitussives is ___.

Accepted Answer

sedation

Question 9

Physical therapists should watch for ___, dependence, and abuse when patients use decongestants.

Accepted Answer

overuse

Question 10

___ help to break down mucus in the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

Mucolytics

Question 11

Another objective is to understand the ___ of various categories of respiratory tract irritation and secretion drugs.

Accepted Answer

mechanism of action

Question 12

Newer antihistamine agents are ___, reducing the risk of sedation.

Accepted Answer

non-sedating

Question 13

Adverse effects of antihistamines include ___, ___, incoordination, and blurred vision.

Accepted Answer

sedation, fatigue

Question 14

Bronchodilators are medications that help to ___ the airways, improving airflow.

Accepted Answer

widen

Question 15

Codeine and other opioids suppress the cough reflex at the ___.

Accepted Answer

brainstem

Question 16

When using antihistamines, physical therapists should watch for ___ issues.

Accepted Answer

balance

Question 17

An objective includes describing the ___ of various categories of respiratory tract irritation and secretion drugs.

Accepted Answer

adverse effects

Question 18

Decongestants work by causing ___ of the nasal mucosa.

Accepted Answer

vasoconstriction

Question 19

One of the adverse effects of decongestants is increased ___.

Accepted Answer

blood pressure (BP)

Question 20

___ are used to treat allergic reactions and symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines

Question 21

Expectorants are used to increase the production and expulsion of ___ from the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

mucus

Question 22

Antihistamines are used to block the effects of ___ in allergic reactions affecting the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

histamine

Question 23

Expectorants increase the ___ and ___ of mucus.

Accepted Answer

production, ejection

Question 24

Antihistamines are commonly used for ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

allergies, colds

Question 25

A common adverse effect of decongestants is increased ___ stimulation.

Accepted Answer

sympathetic

Question 26

Sedative effects of antihistamines may limit a ___ cough.

Accepted Answer

productive

Question 27

Mucolytics help to ___ mucus, making it easier to expel from the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

thin

Question 28

One objective is to list the different medications used for ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

respiratory tract irritation, secretion

Question 29

Antihistamines block respiratory ___ receptors.

Accepted Answer

H1

Question 30

Antihistamines block the effects of ___ on the upper respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

histamine

Question 31

Corticosteroids are commonly used to control ___ in the airways.

Accepted Answer

inflammation

Question 32

Decongestants are often ___ receptor agonists.

Accepted Answer

alpha-1

Question 33

Mucolytics work by ___ mucus and breaking the ___ bonds that make mucus thick.

Accepted Answer

liquefying, protein

Question 34

Common adverse effects of mucolytics and expectorants include ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

nausea, vomiting

Question 35

Mucolytics and expectorants are beneficial for ___ techniques.

Accepted Answer

airway clearance