ANTITUSSIVES Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of coughs
A
Productive
-Congested, removes excessive secretions
Nonproductive cough
-Dry cough
2
Q
Antitussives function
A
Stop or reduce coughing
Only used for nonproductive coughs
3
Q
Two types of Antitussives
A
Opioid
Nonopioid
4
Q
Opioid function
A
Suppress the cough reflex by direct action on the cough center in the medulla
5
Q
Nonopioid function
A
Suppress the cough reflex by numbing the stretch receptors in the respiratory tract and preventing the cough reflex from being stimulated
6
Q
Opioids Adverse effects
A
Sedation
Nausea
Vomiting
Lightheadedness
Constipation
7
Q
Benzonatate adverse effects
A
Dizziness
Headache
Sedation
Nausea
7
Q
Dextromethorphan adverse effects
A
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Nausea
