Antitussives Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE • When giving dextromethorphan, the nurse understands that this drug suppresses the cough reflex by which mechanism of action? • Causing depression of the central nervous system • Anesthetizing the stretch receptors • Having direct action on the cough center • Decreasing the viscosity of the bronchial secretions ANS: C Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex through a direct action on the cough center. The other options are incorrect. DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL...

AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A latest 20221) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria ... 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics ... 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? A. Single...

NSG 6005 Week 4 Quiz / NSG6005 Week 4 Quiz (2 Latest versions): South University (2022) Question 1.Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the following classes of drugs due to the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis? Expectorants Beta 2 agonists Antitussives Antihistamines Question 2. Harold, a forty-two-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma medications should he use cautiously, if at all? Be...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers 2022 Verified and Graded A+ Which classification of rugs works primarily to remove secretion from the respiratory tract by making the secretions thinner? a) Anticholinergics b) Expectorants c) Oxygen d) Antitussives Correct Answer b) Expectorants Which of the following drug classifications suppresses coughing? a) Antihistamines b) Antitussives c) Decongestants d) Expectorants e) Oxygen Correct Answer b) Antitussives A common side...

TEST BANK PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS 9TH EDITION LINDA LANE LILLEY, SHELLY RAINFORTH COLLINS, JULIE S. SNYDER NURSINGTB.COM NURSINGTB.COM LEHNES PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING CARE 10TH EDITION BURCHUM TEST BANK Contents Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy ....................................................................................4 Chapter 02: Pharmacologic Principles................................................................................................

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (New 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| Complete Guide | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain Antitussives Used only for nonproductive coughs! Drugs used to stop or reduce coughing Opioid and nonopioid Chamberlain May be used in cases when coughing is harmful QUESTION Antitussives: Mechanism of Action Opioids Answer: -Suppress the cough reflex by direct action on the cough center in the medulla ...

NURS 5334 - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE. Final Exam Blueprint Prescribing Basics: 2 questions Prescriptive authority regulated by the state BON in each state. Tall man lettering to highlight dissimilaries with look-alike names *Prescription contains… Physicians Name, Address, and telephone number are required to be included in the prescription. DEA number (two letters, five numbers) if the prescription is for controlled substance, Patient name and DOB (also may include address and wei...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition 8334 8438 6, 8346 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generic, and Trade Names for Drugs 1.7 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs ...

Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology Final Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024 Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting. Des...

Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology Final Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024 Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting. Des...