Week 6 Quiz: NURS180 / NURS 180
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Question:
What is the mnemonic for Upper Respiratory Dos?
Answer:
"Made in Georgia"
M: Mucolytics (thins secretions)
A: Antitussives (opioids :CODIENE, HYDROCODONE)
D: Decongestants
E: Expectorants (spit up mucus buildup from overnight)
G: Glucocorticoids (Nasal)
A: Antihistamines H1
,Question:
Mucolytics
Answer:
Acetylcysteine
(thin and enhance flow of secretion)
-A/E: Bronchospasm
-RN teaching: It smells like rotten eggs, could cause vomitting, so adminiter
antiemetic prior (guafaunisen,odansetron) and have suction availible to
prevent aspiration. Have sution for NEB use as well
Question:
Antitussives: Opioids
Answer:
Hydrocodone, Codeine (AC)
-TX: Chronic non-productive "dry" cough
-A/E: CNS effects(dizzy, drowsy, RR depression)
-CNS depressent so avoid ETOH and other CNS depressents
-CI: NO CHILDREN <12 YO, breastfeeding, AVOID in COPD patients
(chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
, Question:
Antitussives: Non-Opioids
Answer:
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
-Potential abuse as can instill euphoria in high doses, but NO prescription
required
Question:
Antitussives: Non-Opioids
Answer:
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
-For non-productive cough
-MOA: works by numbing certain nerves in the lungs and airways, lessening
the urge to cough
-Works in 15 min
-Since it only stops the urge to cough, less mucus can be cleared it could cause
mucus buildup in lungs and airway.
-SWALLOW PILLS WHOLE, do NOT chew, suck or open
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions with
Correct Answers | Grade A | 100%
Verified - WCU
Question:
What is the mnemonic for Upper Respiratory Dos?
Answer:
"Made in Georgia"
M: Mucolytics (thins secretions)
A: Antitussives (opioids :CODIENE, HYDROCODONE)
D: Decongestants
E: Expectorants (spit up mucus buildup from overnight)
G: Glucocorticoids (Nasal)
A: Antihistamines H1
,Question:
Mucolytics
Answer:
Acetylcysteine
(thin and enhance flow of secretion)
-A/E: Bronchospasm
-RN teaching: It smells like rotten eggs, could cause vomitting, so adminiter
antiemetic prior (guafaunisen,odansetron) and have suction availible to
prevent aspiration. Have sution for NEB use as well
Question:
Antitussives: Opioids
Answer:
Hydrocodone, Codeine (AC)
-TX: Chronic non-productive "dry" cough
-A/E: CNS effects(dizzy, drowsy, RR depression)
-CNS depressent so avoid ETOH and other CNS depressents
-CI: NO CHILDREN <12 YO, breastfeeding, AVOID in COPD patients
(chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
, Question:
Antitussives: Non-Opioids
Answer:
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
-Potential abuse as can instill euphoria in high doses, but NO prescription
required
Question:
Antitussives: Non-Opioids
Answer:
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
-For non-productive cough
-MOA: works by numbing certain nerves in the lungs and airways, lessening
the urge to cough
-Works in 15 min
-Since it only stops the urge to cough, less mucus can be cleared it could cause
mucus buildup in lungs and airway.
-SWALLOW PILLS WHOLE, do NOT chew, suck or open
