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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