Mucolytics and Antimicrobials

Question 0

Mucomyst

(Mucosal)

Answer 0

n-acetylcysteine
Given via aerosol or by direct installation to the tracheobronchial tree
10% solution strength: 6 to 10 mL TID or QID
20% solution strength: 3 to 5 mL TID or QID
Potent antioxidant used as antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose

Question 1

Pulmozyme

Answer 1

Dornase Alfa
Clone of the natural human enzyme that digests extra cellular DNA
Solution of recombinant human deoxyribonuclease [DNase]
Manage viscous pulmonary secretions seen in cystic fibrosis

Question 2

Name 3 aerosolized antibiotics and antiviral drugs

Answer 2

Gentamicin
Amphotericin B
Ribavirin

Question 3

Name two antitussives/cough suppressants

Answer 3

Codine is the most common narcotic cough suppressant
Dextromethorphan is a non-narcotic cough suppressant
Used for dry hacking cough to help suppress the cough
Never give to a patient with thick retained secretions

Question 4

Name 3 antimicrobial drugs

Answer 4

Gentamicin
Amphotericin B
Ribavirin

Question 5

What are antimicrobial medications?

Answer 5

Antimicrobials are aerosolized antibiotics and antiviral agents