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17 Cards in this Set
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A brand of benzonatate?
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Tessalon
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Therapeutic classification of benzonatate?
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allergy
cold cough remedies antitussives (local anesthetic) |
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Indications of benzonatate?
Relief of nonproductive cough due to minor throat or bronchial irritation from? |
inhaled irritants or colds
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MOA of benzonatate?
Anesthetizes cough or stretch receptors in _____ nerve afferent fibers found in (3)? |
vagal
lungs pleura respiratory passages may also decrease transmission of the cough reflex centrally |
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Therapeutic effects for benzonatate?
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are a decrease in cough
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PO onset of benzonatate is?
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15-20 minutes
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Assess frequency and nature of?
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cough
lung sounds amount and type of sputum produced |
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Unless contraindicated, maintain fluid intake of how much?
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1500 to 2000 ml to decrease viscosity of bronchial secretions
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Instruct patient to take exactly as directed. If a dose is missed, take as soon as possible unless almost time for next dose...
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no double dosing...don't chew capsules
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To cough effectively, have patient?
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sit upright and take several deep breaths before attempting to cough
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Advise patient to minimize cough by avoiding irritants, such as? (3)
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cigarette smoke
fumes dust |
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What else might decrease frequency of dry, irritating cough?
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air humidification
frequent sips of water sugarless hard candy |
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Caution patient to avoid taking ______ or other CNS depressants concurrently with this medication.
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alcohol
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May cause dizziness or drowsiness...don't
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drive until alertness determined
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Advise patient that any cough lasting more than ___ _____ or accompanied by fever, chest pain, persistent headache, or skin rash warrants medical attention
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1 week
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Advise patient to notifiy hcp if symptoms of overdose occur...symptoms are?
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seizures
restlessness trembling |
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Effectiveness of therapy can be demonstrated by?
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decrease in frequency and
intensity of cough without eliminating patient's cough reflex |
