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When should anti-tussives be used?
When should anti-tussives be used?
- To reduce bronchial secretions viscosity
- For productive cough
- For dry (non productive) cough (correct)
- To increase bronchial secretions
What is the purpose of using expectorants?
What is the purpose of using expectorants?
- To increase bronchial secretions or reduce its viscosity (correct)
- To inhibit cough impulses in the respiratory tract
- To act directly in the CNS
- To suppress dry cough
Which drug acts as a mucolytic by causing depolymerization of mucopolysaccharides?
Which drug acts as a mucolytic by causing depolymerization of mucopolysaccharides?
- Potassium iodide
- Noscapine
- Bromhexine (correct)
- Codeine
What is the potential risk of prolonged use of potassium iodide?
What is the potential risk of prolonged use of potassium iodide?
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Which drug is useful in terminating acute attack of bronchial asthma?
Which drug is useful in terminating acute attack of bronchial asthma?
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