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OTC
Cough
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Health Care
Professional
11/07/2010

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Term
A cough results from the stimulation of sensory receptors located_____
Definition
in the larynx and proximal portion of the tracheobronchial tree
Term
What are the 3 phases of a cough
Definition
inspiration, compressive, expulsive
Term

T/F

coughing can be a result of ACE inhibitors

Definition
TRUE
Term

What is the duration of acute coughs?

Cause?

Definition

less than 3 weeks

URTI

Term

What is the duration of subacute coughs?

Cause?

Definition

3-8 weeks

infection, bacterial sinusitis and asthma

Term

What is the duration of chronic coughs?

Cause?

Definition

longer than 8 weeks

nonsmokers: Upper airway cough syndrome (postnasal drip syndrome)

asthma

 GERD

Term
What is a "productive" cough?
Definition
"wet" or "chesty" expels secretions from lower resp. tract
Term

What is a "non productive" cough?

What is it assoc. with?

Definition

dry hacking cough

URTI, GERD cardiac disease and some mediactions

Term

T/F

cough with a thick yellow sputum can be treated with OTC med

Definition

FALSE

criteria for exclusion of self treatment

Term
What are non drug therapies for the cough?
Definition
hard candies, humidification, hydration
Term
What class of drugs are the drug of choice for non productive coughs?
Definition
Antitussives
Term
Use of an antitussive for a productive cough can result in____
Definition
retention of lower resp. tract secretions
Term

T/F

The same dosage of codeine can be used to treat coughs and pain

Definition
FALSE
lower dosage acts as a suppresant
Term

T/F

Codeine can be sold OTC

Definition

TRUE

in some states in conjunction with other products

Term
What are some side effects of codeine?
Definition

CNS depression (sedation)

GI effects (nausea, constipation)

Term
What are some reasons that Dextromethorphan is better than codeine?
Definition

It is equipotent to codeine but does not exhibit analgesic, sedative or addictive properties

not likely to cause adr at therapuetic doses

Term

What are some side effects of dextromethorphan?

 

Definition

may inhibit serotonin reuptake

if misused causes CNS and GI effects

Term

T/F

Dextromethorphan should not be used concurrently or within 2 weeks of d/c an MAOI

Definition
TRUE
Term
Can Bendryl be used as an antitussive?
Definition
Yes, but less effective
Term

What is Clophedianol structurally related to?

How does this pertain to its MOA?

Definition

diphenhydramine

exhibts anticholinergic and anthistaminic actions

Term
What are some topical antitussives?
Definition
Camphor and Menthol
Term
Is guaifenesin an expectorant or antitussive?
Definition
Expectorant
Term

What is guaifenesin used for?

how does it work?

Definition

tx of productive cough

loosens and thins secretions facilitating their expectoration

Term
How does benzonatate (Tessalon) work?
Definition
acts peripherally by local anesthetic action in respiratory passages
Term

T/F

Benzonatate may be contraindicated in people allergic to "caine" anesthetics

 

Definition

TRUE

it is chemically related

Term

What recommendation should be made for the administration of Benzonatate?

Why?

Definition

Capsules should be swallowed whole

chewing or sucking has been assoc. with hypersensitivity and ADR

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