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HCHenry

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on: Jul 24, 2018
In caring for someone receiving a narcotic cough suppressant, the nurse carefully observes the client for:
 
  a. impairment of physical or mental abilities.
  b. the development of blood abnormalities.
  c. rapid, shallow respirations.
  d. loss of visual acuity.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an antitussive drug?
 
  a. ammonium chloride c. benzonatate
  b. hydrocodone bitartrate d. dextromethorphan HBr


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is a common adverse effect of narcotic cough suppressants, such as CNS depressants.
B Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of narcotic cough suppressants.
C Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of narcotic cough suppressants.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of narcotic cough suppressants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Ammonium chloride is not an antitussive.
B Incorrect: This is an antitussive.
C Incorrect: This is an antitussive.
D Incorrect: This is an antitussive.


HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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