30 Questions
What is the mechanism of cough stimulation in the body?
Activation of stretch receptors in the lungs
What is the primary goal of treating a cough?
Reduce cough episodes and severity
Which self-care method is recommended for reducing throat irritation?
Using non-medicated lozenges
How can humidification help in managing a cough?
By soothing irritated air passages
What can steam inhalations help with in relation to coughs?
Liquefy lung secretions
What type of preparation can be added to steam inhalations to enhance their effectiveness?
Eucalyptus inhalant
What is the most common cause of acute cough lasting less than 3 weeks?
Common cold
Which condition is associated with unproductive cough (dry, tickly or tight) that is self-limiting?
Atypical bacterial infections
What leads to productive (chesty or loose) cough?
Allergy
What is a classical symptom of Tuberculosis associated with chronic cough, haemoptysis, fever, and night sweats?
Chesty cough
Which condition may be revealed in patient history as being treated with antibiotics and is associated with chronic cough?
COPD
What causes non-colored (clear or whitish) sputum in a cough?
In smokers when cilia are not working properly
What is a potential cause of coughing that may be asymptomatic apart from persistent coughing?
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
In which situation should a referral be made for further investigation?
Recurrent night-time cough in children
What family history may suggest a predisposition to extended episodes of coughing after respiratory tract infections?
History of asthma
What behavior is likely to exacerbate coughing and be related to irritating the lungs?
Smoking
What symptom is associated with acid reflux besides coughing?
Wheezing
When is the pharmacist recommended to provide health education advice about smoking cessation?
When the cough is persistent and recurrent
What is the recommended age for children to use Dextromethorphan?
6 years and over
Which antitussive acts centrally on the medulla to increase the cough threshold?
Codeine
What is the lethal dose range of codeine in adults?
0.5 - 1 gm
Which antitussive is considered approximately equipotent with codeine?
Dextromethorphan
What risk is associated with the concomitant use of codeine and CNS depressants?
Respiratory depression
Which antitussive combination may cause serotonergic syndrome?
Dextromethorphan and MAOIs
What is the recommended waiting period before taking dextromethorphan after discontinuing MAOI?
14 days
Which antihistamine is known for its significant sedating and anticholinergic properties?
Diphenhydramine
Which type of cough treatment is now recommended for children under 6 years old?
Demulcents
What is the main function of guaifenesin as an expectorant?
Thin and increase volume of secretions
Which of the following is true about demulcents used in cough treatment?
Useful for their soothing effect
How do camphor and menthol act as topical antitussives?
Create local anesthetic sensation
This quiz covers different types of cough including acute, subacute, and chronic, along with their common causes such as viral URTI, bacterial sinusitis, asthma, UACS, COPD, and GERD. Test your knowledge on the significance, nature, and characteristics of various types of cough.
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