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URI medications
URI medications - Antitussives
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Drug names for Antitussives (4) | -Benzonatate -Codine -Hydocodone -Dextromethorphan |
| MOA of Antitussives | Depress cough reflex in the medullary cough center |
| MOA of Benzonatate | Local Anesthetic |
| Indications of Antitussives | Nonpoductive cough |
| ADE of Antitussives | Drying GI: Nausea, Dry mouth, Constipation Drowsiness and sedation |
| D-D Interactions of Antitussives | MAOIs |
| Nursing Process of Antitussives (4) | -Do not take longer than needed -Further medical evaluation -Additional cough relieving measures -Caution w history of addiction |