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Mucolytics
Question | Answer |
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The best way to control secretions is good________. | Hydration |
Mucolytic agents are recommended when ________. | Secretions are thick and tenacious (inspissated) and cannot be easily removed. |
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) | Dissolves disulfide bonds. |
Acetylcysteine is used to liquefy this tenacious secretion and for ___________. | acetaminophen overdose. |
Side effects and hazards of acetylcysteine include: | Nausea and vomiting, bronchospasm, bronchorrhea, airway obstruction, and incompatibility with antibiotics |
Acetylcysteine dosage | Administered as 3-4 ML of 10-20% solution |
Pulmozyme | Specifically indicated for patients with CF, decreases the frequency of respiratory infections in patients requiring parental antibiotics, and for treating viscous secretions. |
Pulmozyme recommended dose is ________. | 2.5 mg via nebulizer once or twice a day. |
The pulmozyme solution requires __________. | refrigeration and protection from light. |
Pulmozyme side effects include: | voice alteration, pharyngitis, laryngitis, rash, chest pain and conjuctivitis |