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Frost2351

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse understands that an expectorant is administered cautiously to a client with which condition?
 
  A) Renal impairment
  B) Persistent headache
  C) Persistent cough
  D) Seizure disorder

Question 2

A client with a nonproductive cough has been prescribed dextromethorphan HBr LiquiCaps. What instructions should the nurse provide the client to promote an optimal response to therapy?
 
  A) Take the drug with a glass of milk.
  B) Swallow the whole tablet and do not chew it.
  C) Dissolve the tablet in water and take the drug.
  D) Take the drug on an empty stomach.


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morrie123456

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

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should use the expectorant drugs with caution in clients with persistent cough. The nurse should use antitussives with caution in clients with persistent headache. The nurse needs to use opioid antitussives cautiously in clients with renal impairment and seizure disorders.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to swallow the whole tablet and not to chew it to ensure that the drug is absorbed properly. The nurse need not instruct the client to take the drug with a glass of milk, dissolve the tablet in water and take the drug, or take the drug on an empty stomach.


Frost2351

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

juliaf

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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