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Expectorants definitions
| # | Definition | Sets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | liquify respiratory secretions so that they are more easily dislodged during coughing episodes | 45 sets |
| 2 | guaifenesin | 34 sets |
| 3 | this classification of drugs is given to loosen phlegm & thin bronchial secretions. | 17 sets |
| 4 | induce productive coughing to eliminate respiratory secretions | 14 sets |
| 5 | drugs used to increase bronchial secretions | 12 sets |
| 6 | gi upset, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, headache | 8 sets |
| 7 | guaifenesin (mucinex) | 8 sets |
| 8 | guafensin (robitussin) | 8 sets |
| 9 | agents that promote the ejection of mucus or other fluids from the lower respiratory tract | 8 sets |
| 10 | liquefy mucus by stimulating serous glands. used to treat nonproductive coughs. most common otc→ guaifenesin (generic) | 7 sets |
| 11 | guaifenesin (expectorant) n-acetylcysteine (mucolytic) | 7 sets |
| 12 | increase fluid intake | 7 sets |
| 13 | robitussin | 7 sets |
| 14 | this category of drugs are used to aid in removal of secretions. | 6 sets |
| 15 | increase productive cough it clear airways. they liquefy lower respiratory tract secretions, reducing the viscosity of theses secretions and make it easier for patient to cough up. | 6 sets |
| 16 | guaifenesin (robitussin) | 6 sets |
| 17 | agents that promote the coughing and expelling of mucus | 5 sets |
| 18 | produce thinner mucus. | 5 sets |
| 19 | guifanesin bad gi upset, n&v | 5 sets |
| 20 | aid in the expectoration (coughing up and spitting out) of excessive mucus that has accumulated in the respiratory tract by breaking down and thinning out the secretions uses: productive cough with common cold, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, pertussis, influenza, and measles adverse effects: n/v, gastric irritation patient should drink extra fluids to aid in expectoration of sputum available po & otc guaifenesin (mucinex) | 5 sets |
| 21 | agents that promote ejection of mucus from lower respiratory tracts | 5 sets |
| 22 | increase secretions and reduce their viscosity (thickness) | 5 sets |
| 23 | renders cough more productive by stimulating the flow of respiratory tract secretions. | 5 sets |
| 24 | liquefy mucus by stimulating the natural lubricant fluids from the bronchial glands; interacts with: side effects: | 5 sets |
| 25 | dry mucous membranes | 5 sets |
| 26 | mucinex | 5 sets |
| 27 | used to help raise secretions | 5 sets |
| 28 | move secreations--thins secretions | 5 sets |
| 29 | guaifenesin, n-acetylcysteine | 5 sets |
| 30 | help loosen & thin the secretions so you can get rid of them. -humibid, robitussin -pulmozyme | 4 sets |
| 31 | agents that suppress coughing | 4 sets |
| 32 | drugs that increase productive cough to clear the airways | 4 sets |
| 33 | helps loosen the "junk" in the chest that isnt moving - loosens the bronchial secreations (active ingredient guaifenesin) | 4 sets |
| 34 | improve the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract | 4 sets |
| 35 | a/r: stomatitis, nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, bronchospasm, headach, dizziness, rash. med: guaifenesin (tussin) | 4 sets |
| 36 | these drugs are used to help raise secretions. increase production of respiratory secretions, which decreases the viscosity of the mucus. use: to help raise secretions. med: guaifenesin (tussin) | 4 sets |
| 37 | loosen bronchial secretions so they can be eliminated by coughing | 4 sets |
| 38 | action: liquefy respiratory tract fluid do not suppress cough! most effective if patient is well hydrated uses: relieves dry nonproductive cough removes mucous plugs from respiratory tract example: robitussin (guaifenesin), mucinex | 3 sets |
| 39 | - helps cough up secretions - guaifenesin - iodine preparations (sski) | 3 sets |
| 40 | guaifenesin, increases resp. tract fluids so mucous is thinner and less likely to adhere. | 3 sets |
| 41 | aka, "bronchomucotropic agents", assist in the removal of secretions or exudate from the trachea, bronchi, or lungs. | 3 sets |
| 42 | to promote coughing and mucus expulsion | 3 sets |
| 43 | enhance the output of lower respiratory tract fluids and help make them less viscid.. losen phlem | 3 sets |
| 44 | loosen phlegm. glyceryl guaiacolate | 3 sets |
| 45 | agent used to widen air passages | 3 sets |
| 46 | drugs that increase the flow of fluid in respiratory tract, usually by reducing the viscosity of bronchial and tracheal secretions and facillitat their removal by coughing and cillary | 3 sets |
| 47 | *are given to loose phlegm and thin bronchial secretions *guaifenesin/robitussing, naldecon senior ex, mucinex | 3 sets |
| 48 | drugs that enable or increase the coughing up and swallowing of material from the lungs | 3 sets |
| 49 | increase the production of respiratory secretions , which decreases the viscosity of the mucus | 3 sets |
| 50 | drugs that increase the flow of fluid in the respiratory tract, usually by reducing the viscosity of bronchial and tracheal secretions, and facilitate their removal by coughing and ciliary action | 3 sets |
| 51 | liquefy mucus by stimulating the secretion of natural lubricant fluids from the serous glands. | 3 sets |
| 52 | iodinated glycerol | 3 sets |
| 53 | assist in expelling mucus from the lungs and throat. | 3 sets |
| 54 | reduces the viscosity of sputum to facilitate productive coughing | 3 sets |
| 55 | increase the fluidity of respiratory mucus, making it easier to expel guiafenesin | 3 sets |
| 56 | produce a productive cough | 3 sets |
| 57 | guaifenesin n-acetylcysteine | 3 sets |
| 58 | reduce the thickness or viscosity of sputum | 3 sets |
| 59 | promote and facilitate the removal of mucus from the lower respiratory tract. | 2 sets |
| 60 | ex. guafinesin (robitussin)/ increase flow of fluid in the resp. tract, decrease vicosity and facilitates removal of secretions | 2 sets |
| 61 | ammonium chloride | 2 sets |
| 62 | terpin hydrate | 2 sets |
| 63 | guaifenesin (robitussin or mucinex) | 2 sets |
| 64 | reduce thickness of mucus | 2 sets |
| 65 | control secretions by liquifying and thinning mucus. | 2 sets |
| 66 | liquefy mucus by stimulating the natural lubricant fluids from the bronchial glands, allowing the liquified mucus to be expectorated or coughed up out of the trachea and bronchi | 2 sets |
| 67 | madications that aid in the removal of mucus, helps to widen air passages | 2 sets |
| 68 | facilitates the coughing up of mucous and other material from the lungs | 2 sets |
| 69 | increase fluid in respiratory tract; decrease viscosity of mucus | 2 sets |
| 70 | liquify respiratory secretions so they are more easily during cough | 2 sets |
| 71 | an agent that decreases the thickness and stickiness of mucus, enabling the patient to rid the lungs and airway of mucus when coughing. | 2 sets |
| 72 | liquify respiratory secretions | 2 sets |
| 73 | suppress coughing | 2 sets |
| 74 | are mucoactive but stimulate the production and clearance of airway secretions rather than cause mucolysis examples are-guaifenesin (also known as glyceryl guaiacolate), iodinated glycerol, and saturated solution of potassium iodide (sski) | 2 sets |
| 75 | increases respiratory secretions, liquefies secretions for easier expectoration | 2 sets |
| 76 | promote and facilitate the removal of mucus from the lower respiratory tract | 2 sets |
| 77 | expectorants are herbs that increase the discharge of mucous from the body. | 2 sets |
| 78 | guaifenesin - cough moa: increases respiratory fluid volumes and decreases mucous viscosity. | 2 sets |
| 79 | guaifenesin (robitussin, mucinex, organidin) | 2 sets |
| 80 | increase productive cough to clear airways | 2 sets |
| 81 | reduce the viscosity of the sputum to facilitate productive coughing | 2 sets |
| 82 | this category of drugs are sued to aid in removal of secretions. | 2 sets |
| 83 | ___ (class) facilitate the coughing up of mucus in the lungs. | 2 sets |
| 84 | (robitussin) stimulates bronchial glands to secrete h20 to make mucous easier to dislodge | 2 sets |
| 85 | stimulates and decrease the thickness of respiratory tract secretion; make cough more productive;robitussin-guaifenesin | 2 sets |
| 86 | liquefy mucus by stimulating the natural lubricant fluids from the bronchial glands | 2 sets |
| 87 | thin respiratory secretions so that they are more readily mobilized and can be coughed up | 2 sets |
| 88 | facilitate the removal of respiratory tract secretions by reducing the viscosity of the secretions | 2 sets |
| 89 | ___ (class) are used when sx's are dry, non-productive cough. | 2 sets |
| 90 | ___ (class) are used when sx's are thick, tenacious respiratory secretions. | 2 sets |
| 91 | liquefy secretions | 2 sets |
| 92 | increase or thin bronchial secretions | 2 sets |
| 93 | drowsiness, headache, gi upset do not use guaifenesin containing cold otc product for children under 4 years of age | 2 sets |
| 94 | mucinex, robitussin | 2 sets |
| 95 | relieve upper respiratory tract congestion | 2 sets |
| 96 | ___ (class) are indicated for sinusitis to increase airway hydration. | 2 sets |
| 97 | used to break up the mucus (guaifenesin) | 2 sets |
| 98 | assists in expectoration; thin secretions robitussin, humibid | 2 sets |
| 99 | drugs that decrease the thickness of respiratory secretions allowing them to be cleared with less effort | 2 sets |