UAMS PHARM EXAM 1 questions with correct answers

What is the antitussive-opioid prototype? - Answer Codeine What is codeine used for? - Answer Suppress non-productive coughs What are some adverse effects of codeine? - Answer Dizziness, respiratory depression, fall risk, constipation, risk for abuse, GI distress What are contraindications of codeine? - Answer Pregnancy Risk Category D Patients with acute asthma Head trauma Liver or renal dysfunction Nursing Administration/Client Ed of codeine - Answer Avoid alert activities Change positions slowly Avoid alcohol/CNS depressants What is the antitussive-non opiod prototype? - Answer Dextromethophan (Robitussin) Side effects of dextromethophan? - Answer Few complications Mild nausea and sedation Risk for abuse Contraindications of dextromethophan? - Answer Pregnanc