Cough

Question 1

When should you NOT self treat a cough?

Answer 1

difficulty breathing, cyanosis, hemoptysis, weight loss, worsens/persistant

Question 2

What are nonpharmacologic treatments of cough?

Answer 2

honey, nonmedicated lozenge, humidification, nasal drainage techniques, hydration

Question 3

True or false: honey is as effective as dextromethorphan and more effective than diphenhydramine.

Answer 3

true

Question 4

honey dosing?

Answer 4

2.5-5 ml in oral syring or dilute in liquid

Question 5

How do you make saline for nasal irrigation?

Answer 5

warm, sterile water(1-2 cups), 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, pinch baking soda

Question 6

What is codeine used for in cough?

Answer 6

suppress nonroductive cough by increasing cough threshold in the medulla

Question 7

What drugs have interactions with dextromethrphan?

Answer 7

strong CYP2D6 inhibitors, SSRI, MAOI

Question 8

WHat is DXM(robotripping)?

Answer 8

abuse of mixing dextromethophan and alcohol to achieve psycosis and mania.

Question 9

What is guaifenesin used for?

Answer 9

loosens and thins lower respritory tract secretions

Question 10

guaifenesin dosing in 12+

Answer 10

200-400 mg every 4 hours

Question 11

guaifenesin dosing in 6-12?

Answer 11

100-200 mg every 4 hours

Question 12

guaifenesin dosing in 2-6?

Answer 12

50-100 mg every 4 hours

Question 13

how do you select cough product?

Answer 13

start with nondrug first. 85% placebo