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Antitussive drugs are ____________ suppressants.

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Name and describe the parts of the respiratory system.

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Which term describes a condition that is the result of the enlargement of, and damage to, the alveolar sacs?

Which is a condition treated by a combination of three drugs for two to six months?

Cancer of the lung is the most common cancer of the lower respiratory tract; it is the leading cause of all cancer _____________.

Which term describes an infection of the lower respiratory tract (bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli) ?

Which term is used to define the exchange of gases between blood and air?

Which is a nicotine patch used to promote smoking cessation?

Smoking cessation generally occurs with nicotine _______________ therapy.

________________ is a protective reflex to clear the trachea, bronchi, and lungs of secretions and irritants.

Which term describes a cough that brings up sputum?

Tachypnea is __________ breathing.

Drugs that reduce congestion or swelling, especially in nasal passages, by constricting blood vessels and restricting blood flow to the area are termed _____________________.

Which is NOT a sign of respiratory problems?

____________________ is a technique whereby a probe is attached to the ear, finger, toe, or bridge of the nose to measure the oxygen concentration in the blood.

Afrin is an example of a decongestant sprayed into the nasal cavity to reduce ______________.

A persistent, productive cough may be the first symptom of:

The goal of asthma treatment is to relieve the constriction of the bronchioles. To do this, the drugs of choice are ___________________.

Some respiratory drugs, especially antihistamines, may cause ________________. Warn patients not to drive a car or operate heavy equipment while taking them.

Describe the actions and give an example of an antitussive.