Pharmacology

Learn about aerosol drug therapy, its benefits, types of devices, and proper techniques for effective use in respiratory care.

Prepare for your respiratory care pharmacology final exam with focused practice questions and a content review in this study guide.

Explore albuterol with this detailed overview and practice questions to deepen your understanding and test your knowledge.

Explore the types, uses, and effects of bronchodilators in treating asthma and COPD, including their mechanisms and potential side effects.

Learn about drug overdose: signs, risk factors, treatment, and prevention strategies to combat this critical public health issue.

Explore the crucial role of antimicrobial agents in healthcare, their diverse types, applications, and the challenges of resistance.

Explore the types and uses of inhaled pulmonary vasodilators for treating and managing respiratory conditions.

Explore airway pharmacology and learn how drugs interact with the respiratory system to treat or manage airway-related diseases.

Learn about DuoNeb, a combination bronchodilator used to treat COPD and asthma, its indications, side effects, and characteristics.

Explore the SPAG Nebulizer and its role in treating respiratory infections using ribavirin, its operation, and its impact on healthcare.

Inhalers are devices used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. This guide covers the steps on how to properly use an inhaler.

Broad-spectrum antibiotics can eradicate several strains of bacteria, while narrow-spectrum antibiotics focus on one specific bacteria.

Mucomyst (Acetylcysteine) is a prescription medication used to treat or prevent mucus buildup in the lungs.

Adrenergic bronchodilators are a class of drugs that are used to treat bronchospasm, which is common in conditions such as asthma and COPD.

Anticholinergic bronchodilators are a class of drugs that are used to treat obstructive lung conditions such as asthma and COPD.

Mucolytic agents are a class of drugs that are used to control or eliminate excess mucus and secretions in the airways of the lungs.

Xanthine drugs are a class of medications that relax smooth muscle tissues and can be used to treat acute asthma episodes.

Nonsteroidal anti-asthma drugs are used for the prophylactic management of asthma and other obstructive lung conditions.

Inhaled corticosteroids are a type of medication used for the maintenance of asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions.

Diuretic agents are a class of drugs that help promote diuresis and are administered to patients with conditions that cause fluid overload.