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1
Q

Dextromethorphan (Delsym) is an example of a _____ cough suppressant that treats a non-productive cough.

A

centrally acting

acts on the medulla to increase cough threshold

2
Q

You should not take dextromethorphan (Delsym) for at least _____.

A

14 days after MAOIs are discontinued.

3
Q

____ is also known as dextromethorphan and is a centrally acting cough suppressant that treats non-productive coughs.

A

Delsym

4
Q

_____ regulations prohibits the sale to anyone under 18 years old, must require ID if purchaser appears to be less than 25 years old, and is kept OVER the counter (OTC).

A

dextromethorphan

5
Q

____ is an example of a centrally acting cough suppressant that treats non-productive coughs. It has a side effect of drying up everything (dry respiratory secretions, sedation, blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation).

A

Diphenhydramine

6
Q

____ is an example of a centrally acting cough suppressant that is a prescription in California and is a Schedule V controlled substance.

A

Codeine

7
Q

The max/day for either codeine or dextromethorphan is ____.

A

120 mg.

8
Q

The dosing for dextromethorphan is 10-20 mg Q 4-6 hours, but if using Delsym (the extended release form of dextromethorphan) then the dosing is 60 mg Q ____ hours.

A

12

9
Q

The DDI (drug drug interaction) with dextromethorphan (Delsym) is _____.

A

with MAOIs

10
Q

_____ is the 1st line of therapy for cough due to the common cold because it cross the blood brain barrier to get rid of the cough and other symptoms.

A

diphenhydramine

11
Q

Peripherally acting cough suppressants that treat a non-productive cough are formulations of ___, ___, and ___.

A

ointment
lozenge
inhalation

12
Q

When using an ointment to treat a non-productive cough, rub on the _____.

A

throat and chest as a thick layer no more than 3 times a day

13
Q

When using an ointment to treat a non-productive cough, do NOT use _____.

A

in nostrils
under the nose
on damaged skin

14
Q

Treatment for a productive cough include expectorants and ______.

A

Guaifenesin (Robitussin, Tussin, and Mucinex)

15
Q

The MOA of treatment for productive coughs are to ____.

A

loosen and thin bronchial secretions

to make the cough more productive

16
Q

Treatment for a productive cough such as expectorants and guaifenesin (Robitussin, Tussin, or Mucinex) is best when taken with ____.

A

lots of water

17
Q

Guaifenesin (Tussin or Mucinex) has a max/day of _____ for both immediate and extended release.

A

2400 mg

18
Q

What is the counseling point for the immediate release form of Guaifenesesin for adults and children over 12 years old?

A

take with plenty of water

19
Q

What is the counseling point for extended release form of Guaifenesesin for adults and children over 12 years old?

A

do not crush or chew

take with plenty of water

20
Q

_____ is a combination product that makes a cough more productive and at the same time stops the cough. It is reserved for patients with a productive cough who also have difficulty sleeping due to the cough.

A

Robitussin DM
Mucinex DM

(guaifenecin makes the cough more productive + dextromethorphan stops the cough)

21
Q

_____ are ineffective in treating cough associated with the common cold.

A

central cough suppressants

22
Q

You should recommend combination of _____ to treat postnasal drip that is most likely the cause of cough.

A

1st generation antihistamine + decongestant

23
Q

Use ____ or ____ only for short term symptomatic relief of cough.

A

dextromethorphan or codeine