NR-293 EXAM 2: NR-293 PHARMACOLOGY
FOR NURSING PRACTICE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
(Robitussin DM) Dextromethorphan - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Non-opioid
antitussive, Suppress the cough reflex by numbing the stretch receptors
in the respiratory tract and preventing the cough reflex from being
stimulated. Does not cause CNS depression.
Patient Education: Not to use too much, every 6 hours or 12 >>>the
active ingredient in Robitussin DM, is a widely used over-the-counter
cough suppressant. It is primarily used to temporarily relieve cough
caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation, such as from the common
cold or flu
Expectorant vs Cough suppressant - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Expectorant:
Productive cough (Guifenesin), intake lot's of fluid to loosen fluids.
Cough suppressant: Non Productive cough (Dextromethorphan), >>> The
primary difference between an expectorant and a cough suppressant lies
in their function and the type of cough they are intended to treat. An
expectorant helps you cough up mucus, while a cough suppressant stops
the cough reflex entirely
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Drug class: Expectorant
Relief of productive cough , loosening and thinning sputum.
Most common side effects: nausea and GI distress >>> most commonly
known by the brand name Mucinex, is an expectorant medication. Its
primary purpose is to help loosen and thin mucus in the chest, making it
easier to cough up. It is used to relieve chest congestion associated with
the common cold, flu, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses
, Antihistamine vs Decongestant - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Antihistamine:
drugs that compete with histamine for specific receptor sites, take early
on to prevent from histamine binding to the receptors.
Decongestant: Drugs that reduce congestion or swelling, upper and lower
respiratory tract. Work by causing constriction of the engorged and
swollen blood vessels. >>> An antihistamine and a decongestant differ in
their primary function, mechanism of action, and the specific symptoms
they treat.
Benadryl - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Side effects: drowsiness
Pseudoephedrine (decongestant) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--makes illegal
drugs (meth), should not take if you have high blood pressure, can take
decongestants that have hbp on bottle. >>> is a nasal decongestant used
to temporarily relieve nasal and sinus congestion caused by the common
cold, allergies, or hay fever. It is a sympathomimetic drug, which means it
acts on the sympathetic nervous system.
Serevent (LABA) (Salmeterol) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Bronchodilators:
Long lasting, any chronic obstruction, asthma, COPD, bronchitis. 1 puff 2x
a day. Patient should swish and spit, take bronchodilator first then wait 3-
5 for corticosteroid
Corticosteroids inhalers - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Side effects: Oral fungal
infection, dry mouth, dizziness
Patient teaching: swish and spit, tapper off, don't stop abruptly, if your
using bronchodilator with corticosteroid, use bronchodilator first then wait
3-5 min. to take corticosteroid. Don't double dose at night.
FOR NURSING PRACTICE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
(Robitussin DM) Dextromethorphan - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Non-opioid
antitussive, Suppress the cough reflex by numbing the stretch receptors
in the respiratory tract and preventing the cough reflex from being
stimulated. Does not cause CNS depression.
Patient Education: Not to use too much, every 6 hours or 12 >>>the
active ingredient in Robitussin DM, is a widely used over-the-counter
cough suppressant. It is primarily used to temporarily relieve cough
caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation, such as from the common
cold or flu
Expectorant vs Cough suppressant - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Expectorant:
Productive cough (Guifenesin), intake lot's of fluid to loosen fluids.
Cough suppressant: Non Productive cough (Dextromethorphan), >>> The
primary difference between an expectorant and a cough suppressant lies
in their function and the type of cough they are intended to treat. An
expectorant helps you cough up mucus, while a cough suppressant stops
the cough reflex entirely
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Drug class: Expectorant
Relief of productive cough , loosening and thinning sputum.
Most common side effects: nausea and GI distress >>> most commonly
known by the brand name Mucinex, is an expectorant medication. Its
primary purpose is to help loosen and thin mucus in the chest, making it
easier to cough up. It is used to relieve chest congestion associated with
the common cold, flu, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses
, Antihistamine vs Decongestant - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Antihistamine:
drugs that compete with histamine for specific receptor sites, take early
on to prevent from histamine binding to the receptors.
Decongestant: Drugs that reduce congestion or swelling, upper and lower
respiratory tract. Work by causing constriction of the engorged and
swollen blood vessels. >>> An antihistamine and a decongestant differ in
their primary function, mechanism of action, and the specific symptoms
they treat.
Benadryl - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Side effects: drowsiness
Pseudoephedrine (decongestant) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--makes illegal
drugs (meth), should not take if you have high blood pressure, can take
decongestants that have hbp on bottle. >>> is a nasal decongestant used
to temporarily relieve nasal and sinus congestion caused by the common
cold, allergies, or hay fever. It is a sympathomimetic drug, which means it
acts on the sympathetic nervous system.
Serevent (LABA) (Salmeterol) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Bronchodilators:
Long lasting, any chronic obstruction, asthma, COPD, bronchitis. 1 puff 2x
a day. Patient should swish and spit, take bronchodilator first then wait 3-
5 for corticosteroid
Corticosteroids inhalers - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Side effects: Oral fungal
infection, dry mouth, dizziness
Patient teaching: swish and spit, tapper off, don't stop abruptly, if your
using bronchodilator with corticosteroid, use bronchodilator first then wait
3-5 min. to take corticosteroid. Don't double dose at night.
