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?

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

    What is the main therapeutic action of antitussives?

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

    How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?

    <p>By causing local vasoconstriction to the upper respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial nursing responsibility when administering antitussive drugs?

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

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

    <p>Rebound congestion or rhinitis medicamentosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do decongestants provide relief for a blocked nose?

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

    What caution should be exercised when using antitussive drugs?

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

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