Expectorants/Antitussives.

Question 1

Action of what class

(a) Central acting: Depresses cough center.
(b) Peripheral acting: Anesthetize stretch receptors.

1. Antitussives
2. Mucolytic and Expectorants
3. Bronchodilator
4. Pseudoephedrine

Answer 1

Antitussive

Question 2

Use of what class?

(a) Relieve a non-productive cough
(b) Sometimes with a productive cough

1. Antitussives
2. Mucolytic and Expectorants
3. Bronchodilator
4. Pseudoephedrine

Answer 2

Antitussives

Question 3

Adverse effect of Codeine

Answer 3

respiratory depression, euphoria, and sedation.

Question 4

These medications are examples of what medication?

(a) Codeine sulfate
(b) Benzonatate: Tessalon Perles
(c) Dextromethorphan: Robitussin
(d) Diphenhydramine: Benadryl

Answer 4

Antitussives

Question 5

What class action and uses?
Loosen and mobilize thick mucus from respiratory system.
-Bronchopulmonary diseases
-Common cold

1. Antitussives
2. Mucolytic and Expectorants
3. Bronchodilator
4. Pseudoephedrine

Answer 5

Mucolytic and Expectorants

Question 6

What subclass?

Guaifenesin: Tussin, Mucinex

Answer 6

Expectorant

Question 7

What subclass?

Acetylcysteine: Mucomyst

Answer 7

Mucolytic

Question 8

When administering Mucolytic and Expectorants what should you take caution for?

Answer 8

persistent cough