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What should be arranged for coughs that persist or are accompanied by high fever, rash, or excessive secretions?
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?
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?
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?
What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?
What is the main therapeutic action of antitussives?
What is the main therapeutic action of antitussives?
How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?
How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?
What is a crucial nursing responsibility when administering antitussive drugs?
What is a crucial nursing responsibility when administering antitussive drugs?
What is the potential adverse effect of frequent or prolonged use of decongestants?
What is the potential adverse effect of frequent or prolonged use of decongestants?
How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?
How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?
What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?
What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?
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