Author Question: In caring for someone receiving a narcotic cough suppressant, the nurse carefully observes the ... (Read 92 times)

HCHenry · **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

kswal303 · **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

Feedback
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.