Week 3, Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin)

Question 1

The Pharmacological class for Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) is as a cough suppressant.

Answer 1

The Pharmacological class for Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) is as a cough suppressant.

Question 2

What is the Pharmacological class for Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM)?

Answer 2

Cough suppressant.

Question 3

Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) is a nonopioid.

Answer 3

Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) is a nonopioid.

Question 4

True or False:
Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) is an opioid.

Answer 4

False:
Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) is a nonopioid.

Question 5

In Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) Patients whose cough is not relieved by dextromethorphan after several days of therapy should notify their health care provider.

Answer 5

In Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) Patients whose cough is not relieved by dextromethorphan after several days of therapy should notify their health care provider.

Question 6

If you are taking Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) for your cough, for what reason should you contact your health care provider?

Answer 6

If your cough has not been relieved for several days.

Question 7

Adverse effects of Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) are Dizziness, drowsiness, and GI upset.

Answer 7

Adverse effects of Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) are Dizziness, drowsiness, and GI upset.

Question 8

What are the Adverse effects of Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM)?

Answer 8

Dizziness.
-Drowsiness.
-GI upset.

Question 9

In abuse situations, Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) can cause CNS toxicity.

Answer 9

In abuse situations, Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) can cause CNS toxicity.

Question 10

What can Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) cause in abuse situations?

Answer 10

CNS Toxicity.

Question 11

Drug-Drug interactions with Dextromethorphan include:

-Excitation
-Hypotension
-Hyperpyrexia when used concurrently with MAOIs.

Answer 11

Drug-Drug interactions with Dextromethorphan include:

-Excitation
-Hypotension
-Hyperpyrexia when used concurrently with MAOIs.

Question 12

What are the Drug-Drug interactions of Dextromethorphan?

Answer 12

Excitation
-Hypotension
-Hyperpyrexia when used concurrently with MAOIs.

Question 13

Sedation may result from Dextromethorphan being used with alcohol, opioids, or other CNS depressants.

Answer 13

Sedation may result from Dextromethorphan being used with alcohol, opioids, or other CNS depressants.

Question 14

What may result from Dextromethorphan being used with alcohol, opioids, or other CNS depressants.

Answer 14

Sedation

Question 15

Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) can cause toxicity when used with grapefruit juice!

Answer 15

Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) can cause toxicity when used with grapefruit juice!

Question 16

Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin DM) can cause toxicity when used with what?

Answer 16

Grapefruit juice

Question 17

Dextromethorphan is contraindicated when treating a chronic cough due to excessive bronchial secretions because of:
-Asthma
-Smoking
-Emphysema

Answer 17

Dextromethorphan is contraindicated when treating a chronic cough due to excessive bronchial secretions because of:
-Asthma
-Smoking
-Emphysema

Question 18

Dextromethorphan is contraindicated when treating a chronic cough due to excessive bronchial secretions from what factors?

Answer 18

-Asthma
-Smoking
-Emphysema

Question 19

Dextromethorphan should not be used in children under 6 years.

Answer 19

Dextromethorphan should not be used in children under 6 years.

Question 20

Dextromethorphan should not be used in children under the age of what?

Answer 20

6 years