Question

What drug class is the primary therapy in respiratory distress syndrome?

1. Antitussives
2. Surfactants
3. Antihistamines
4. Corticosteroids

Why do pharmacies in the United States currently limit the sale of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?

1. Pseudoephedrine is a different name for ephedrine.
2. Pseudoephedrine is in short supply.      
3. Pseudoephedrine has abuse potential.
4. Pseudoephedrine has many adverse side effects.         
5. Pseudoephedrine has low efficacy.                             

What is the purpose of antitussives?

1. To suppress dry and nonproductive coughs
2. To relieve nasal congestion
3. To rid the lungs and airway of mucus when coughing
4. To relieve symptoms of allergies
5. To alleviate vertigo

Which of the following antitussives is a DEA controlled substance?

1. Benzonatate (Tessalon)
2. Codeine
3. Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
4. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

One commonly used OTC cold remedy is an expectorant.

1. Name an expectorant (brand or generic): ___________________________________
2. We also discussed how the same effects of expectorants can also be achieved by a couple of normal daily activities. Name an example of an activity that gives the same effects as taking an expectorant:

__________________________________________________________

Answer 1

1) primary treatment consist of corticosteroid.

2) Pseudoephedrine has greater chances for abuse in the illegal manufacturing of methamphetamine.

3) a - to suppress dry and non productive cough.

4) b- Codeine is considered as dea controlled substance due to its great addiction property.

II

Guanifenesin is known to be the mostly used expectorate, and the content used in Antitussive.

III

Hot water ginger tea is also known to act as an expectorate in daily activities.