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Brand names for dextromethorphan are?
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Robitussin Maximum Strength
Cough Suppressant Sucrets Cough Control Formula Vicks Formula 44 Pediatric Formula |
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Therapeutic classification for dextromethorphan?
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allergy
cold cough antitussives |
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Indication for dextromethorphan?
symptomatic relief of coughs caused by? |
minor viral upper respiratory
tract infections or inhaled irritants |
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Indication for dextromethorphan?
Most effective for chronic _____ ______? |
nonproductive cough
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Indication for dextromethorphan?
a common ingredient in nonprescription? |
cough and cold preparations
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MOA for dextromethorphan?
Suppresses cough reflex by a direct effect on the cough center in the? |
medulla...related to opioids structurally but has no analgesic properties
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Therapeutic effects of dextromethorphan are?
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relief of irritating nonproductive cough
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Assess for what?
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frequency and nature of cough
lung sounds amount and type of sputum produced unless contraindicated, maintain fluid intake of 1500-2000 ml to decrease viscosity of bronchial secretions |
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Dextromethorphan 15-30 mg is equivalent in?
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cough suppression to codeine 8-15 mg
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For PO administration, don't give fluids immediately after administering to prevent?
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dilution of vehicle...shake oral suspension well before administration
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Instruct patient to cough effectively...sit upright and take several?
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deep breaths before attemmpting to cough
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Advise patient to minimize cough by avoiding irritants, such as?
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cigarette smoke
fumes dust |
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To decrease frequency of dry, irritating cough, patient can?
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humidify air
take frequent sips of water sugarless hard candy |
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May cause dizziness...avoid?
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driving
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Advise patient that any cough lasting over ___ ____ or accompanied by fever, chest pain, persistent headache, or skin rash warrants medical treatment.
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1 week
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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 |
