NSC 330 Eastern Kentucky University -NSC 330 Allergy Agents & Cold/Cough Meds Questions With Complete Solutions

NSC 330 Allergy Agents & Cold/Cough Meds Questions
With Complete Solutions


Antitussives (Central Non-Narcotic) - MOA
Depresses cough center in medulla oblongata
Antitussives (Central Non-Narcotic) - Cautions
Respiratory depression in high doses or pets.
Abuse - is used to make lean
Antitussives (Central Non-Narcotic) - Uses
Non-productive cough
Helps to sleep
Antitussives (Central Non-Narcotic) - AEs
Drowsiness, N/V
Antitussives (Central Narcotic) - Med(s)
Codeine, hydrocodone, Chlorpheniramine
Antitussives (Central Narcotic) - Uses
Severe painful coughs
Antitussives (Central Narcotic) - AEs
Constipation, drowsiness, respiratory depression, narcotic abuse
Codeine - class
Antitussives (Central Narcotic)
Hrdrocodone - class

, Antitussives (Central Narcotic)
Chlorpheniramine - class
Antitussives (Central Narcotic)
Antitussives (peripheral non-prescription) - Med(s)
Dark honey, lozenges, hard candy
Antitussives (peripheral non-prescription) - MOA
Increase saliva to moisturize throat and suppress cough
Antitussives (peripheral non-prescription) - Cautions
Avoid in children under 1 year old as HONEY may cause
botchilism.
Dark Honey - class
Antitussives (peripheral non-prescription)
Hard Candy
Antitussives (peripheral non-prescription)
Antitussives (peripheral: prescription) - Med(s)
Benzonatate
Antitussives (peripheral: prescription) - MOA
Numbs respiratory passage and pleural stretch receptors which
reduces cough reflex
Antitussives (peripheral: prescription) - NI
Don't suppress productive cough
Oral Decongestants - Med(s)