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Mucolytics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |