Antitussives Flashcards
1
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Medications
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- Benzonatate
- Codeine and hydrocodone
- Dextromethorphan
2
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Actions
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-Act directly on the medullary cough center of the brain to depress the cough reflex
3
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Indications
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-Control nonproductive cough
4
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Contraindications
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- Patients who need to cough to maintain the airway
- Head injury or impaired CNS
- Serious respiratory conditions
- Pregnancy/lactation
5
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Caution
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- Hypersensitivity or history of narcotic addiction
- If they need to be alert
6
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Adverse effects
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- Drying effect on the mucous membranes
- CNS adverse effects and GI upset
7
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Drug-Drug interactions
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-MAOIs
8
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Assessment
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- History: any contraindications of cautions, cough longer than 1 week
- Physical: lung sounds, temperature, orientation and affect
9
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Nursing diagnoses
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- Disturbed sensory perception
- Deficient knowledge
10
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Implementation
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- Drug not taken longer than needed
- Further medical evaluation
- Additional cough relieving measures
- Patient teaching
11
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Evaluation
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- Evaluation patient response to the drug (alleviation of signs and symptoms of heart failure)
- Monitor for adverse effects
- Evaluate the compliance with the regimen
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan
