Exam 1 - Week 1 - Expectorants

Question 1

Another name for expectorants?

Answer 1

Mucolytic

Question 2

What do expectorants do in simple terms?

Answer 2

Help get the gunk out

Question 3

Expectorants MOA

Answer 3

Increase the output of respiratory tract fluid by decreasing the adhesiveness and surface tension of the respiratory tract and by facilitating the removal of viscous mucous

Question 4

Examples of expectorants?

Answer 4

Guaifenesin (Antitussin, Mucinex, Robitussin)

Question 5

What nonpharm tx is just as effective as guaifenesin?

Answer 5

Water

Question 6

What is a nursing consideration for expectorants?

Answer 6

Need to explore how long cough has been occurring, etiology, and use of expectorants. Cough could indicate an underlying problem that medication has been masking.

Question 7

How old must a child be for expectorants?

Answer 7

> = 6 months.

Consult with an MD/pharmacist if < 4 years

Question 8

Adverse effects of expectorants?

Answer 8

Drowsiness, dizzy, HA, GI upset

Question 9

Contraindications of expectorants?

Answer 9

< 6 months

Hypersensitivity

Question 10

How are expectorants available?

Answer 10

Liquid, tablet, sprinkles

Question 11

Onset of action for expectorants?

Answer 11

1-2 hours