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ss2343

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Which of the following medications are considered to be antitussives? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Benzonatate
  b. Codeine
  c. Diphenhydramine
  d. Dornase alpha
  e. Guaifenesin
  f. Dextromethorphan

Question 2

A patient has been instructed to take an antitussive medication to control cough. Which of the following adverse effects is most frequently associated with this group of drugs?
 
  a. Rapid drug dependence
  b. Drowsiness
  c. Nausea and vomiting
  d. Irritability


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coreycathey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, F
Drugs classified as antitussives include benzonatate, codeine, diphenhydramine, and dextrome-thorphan. The other drugs are classified as expectorants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A common adverse effect of most antitussives is the ability to cause sedation or drowsiness.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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