Expectorants Flashcards
1
Q
Only one
A
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
2
Q
MOA
A
- helps expectorate (discharge) excessive mucous
- break down/thin secretions
- irritates GI tract to trigger loosening of secretions
- stimulates secretory glands in respir tract
3
Q
AE
A
- N/V
- GI irritation
4
Q
Education
A
- encourage fluids
- avoid alc
- don’t use >1wk