expectorants/antitussives Flashcards
1
Q
action of central acting antitussives
A
depress cough center
2
Q
action of peripheral action antitussives
A
anesthetize stretch receptors
3
Q
adverse effects of antitussives
A
medications with codeine - respiratory depression, euphoria, and sedation
4
Q
contraindications of antitussives
A
persistent or chronic cough - look for underlying cause
premature infants
5
Q
actions of mucolytics
A
loosens and mobilizes thick mucus from respiratory system
6
Q
action of expectorants
A
looses, raises, and mobilizes thick mucus from respiratory system
7
Q
what are mucolytics used for
A
bronchopulmonary diseases
8
Q
adverse effects of mucolytics and expectorants
A
nausea, vomiting, drowsiness
9
Q
contraindications of mucolytics and expectorants
A
persistent cough
