respiratory: expectorants

Question 1

expectorants moa

Answer 1

promotes increased cough production by increasing and thinning mucous secretions

Question 2

expectorants meds, route, therapeutic use

Answer 2

guaifenesin

route: PO

therapeutic use: decrease in chest congestion by coughing up secretions

Question 3

expectorants complications, contraindications, interactions

Answer 3

complications: gi upset, drowsiness/ dizziness, rash

contraindications:
- caution with asthma may cause bronchospasm

interactions
- alcohol

Question 4

expectorants nursing implications

Answer 4

• watch for evidence for more serious conditions; cough luastinf longer than 1 week, persistent headache, or rash

Question 5

expectorants pt. teaching

Answer 5

• take each dose with full glass of water
• do not break, chew E.R tablets
• increase fluid intake to help get mucus out
• do not take longer than 1 week, notify the provider if still experiencing symptoms