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Respiratory System Medications Quiz

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What should be arranged for coughs that persist or are accompanied by high fever, rash, or excessive secretions?

Increased use of topical lozenges

Avoiding cool temperatures

Further medical evaluation (correct)

Administration of antitussives

What is the therapeutic action of antitussives?

Stimulate the cough reflex to expel secretions

Cause vasoconstriction to the upper respiratory tract

Promote drainage of secretions and improved airflow

Act directly on the medullary cough center of the brain to depress the cough reflex (correct)

What is an adverse effect of frequent or prolonged use of decongestants?

Rebound congestion or rhinitis medicamentosa (correct)

Reduced airflow to the lungs

Decreased heart rate

Increased production of secretions

What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?

In any situation in which coughing could be important for clearing the airways Signup and view all the answers

What is the main therapeutic action of antitussives?

Suppressing the cough reflex by acting directly on the medullary cough center of the brain Signup and view all the answers

How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?

By causing local vasoconstriction to the upper respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial nursing responsibility when administering antitussive drugs?

Ensuring that the drug is not taken any longer than recommended Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential adverse effect of frequent or prolonged use of decongestants?

Rebound congestion or rhinitis medicamentosa Signup and view all the answers

How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?

By causing local vasoconstriction to the upper respiratory tract, leading to a shrinking of swollen mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?

Using caution in any situation in which coughing could be important for clearing the airways Signup and view all the answers

Respiratory System Medications Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What should be arranged for coughs that persist or are accompanied by high fever, rash, or excessive secretions?

What is the therapeutic action of antitussives?

What is an adverse effect of frequent or prolonged use of decongestants?

What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?

What is the main therapeutic action of antitussives?

How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?

What is a crucial nursing responsibility when administering antitussive drugs?

What is the potential adverse effect of frequent or prolonged use of decongestants?

How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?

What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?

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