Coughs And Colds

Question 1

Compound cough preparations should not be used in those under ___ years old

Answer 1

6 years old

Question 2

Aromatic inhalations (e.g. vaporubs and olbas oil drops) are not recommended for children under _______ of age

Answer 2

3 months of age

Question 3

Dextromethorphan and Pholcodeine are _______

Expectorants or cough suppressant

Answer 3

Cough suppressants

used for dry/tickly coughs

Question 4

Expectorants, cough suppressants, decongestants and antihistamines are not suitable for children under _____ years old

Answer 4

6 years old

Question 5

True or false: Sudafed should be avoided in hypertension

Answer 5

TRUE

It has sympathomimetic effects. Can raise blood pressure

Question 6

An acute cough is a cough lasting ______

Answer 6

< 3 weeks

Coughs lasting longer than this will need to be referred

Question 7

True of false:

Children with a persistent nighttime cough need to be referred

Answer 7

TRUE

This may be a sign of asthma

Question 8

Treatments with cough and cold preparations should not exceed ______

Answer 8

5 days