antitussive, dextromethorphan Flashcards
1
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dextromethorphan action
A
act on medullary cough center & tells the brain to suppress cough reflex
2
Q
dextromethorphan indication
A
control nonproductive cough
3
Q
dextromethorphan contraindications
A
-patients who need to cough to maintain the airway
-head injury to impaired CNS
4
Q
dextromethorphan caution
A
hypersensitivity or history of narcotic addiction
5
Q
dextromethorphan adverse effects
A
-drying effect on the mucus membranes
-CNS adverse effects & GI upset
-drug to drug interaction with MAOI’s
6
Q
dextromethorphan teaching points
A
-can cause CNS depression, including drowsiness & sedation
-can cause dizziness
7
Q
who would you not give dextromethorphan to?
A
COPD patient b/c they have a lot of mucus & need to get rid of it
