Mucus
A common mucolytic medication used for cystic fibrosis
What is acetylcysteine?
This medication is actually not effective at relieving nasal congestion in its oral form
What is phenylephrine?
The four routes of administration for the corticosteroid fluticasone
What is intranasal, oral, inhaled, and topical?
This antitussive suppresses coughs and should not be used for a productive cough
What is dextromethorphan?
This type of antihistamine causes very little drowsiness, if any
What is second-gen (fexofenadine)?
The MOA of acetylcysteine.
What is breaking down the chemical structure of thick secretions?
A prescription may be needed for this decongestant
What is pseudoephedrine?
Type of infection that may be caused by nasal fluticasone use
What is candidiasis?
This medication is an expectorant and works by thinning secretions
What is guaifenesin?
The inability to see clearly, urinate adequately, defecate regularly, or produce sufficient saliva
What are anticholinergic side effects?
Acetylcysteine is the anecdote for an overdose of this medication
What is Tylenol?
Clients with hypertension should not take this decongestant
What is pseudoephedrine?
A contraindication for using fluticasone
What is an acute asthma attack or an active infection
Non-pharmacological ways to help a cough
What is a humidifier, vapo rub, sitting upright, drinking lots of water, avoiding chemicals and irritants, honey
What is fexofenadine?
This should be at the bedside of patients receiving acetylcysteine
What is suction equiptment?
A contraindication for pseudoephedrine that men should be aware of
What is BPH or prostate enlargement?
Decrease secretions, reduce edema, and mild vasoconstriction
What is the MOA of corticosteroids?
The MOA for antitussive medications
What is acting on the medulla to suppress cough?
This relieved Hitch's hypersensitivity reaction
What is diphenhydramine?
Mucolytics are helpful in treating this disease
What is cystic fibrosis?
Nurses should monitor this system when clients take pseudoephedrine
It's okay to use fluticasone before this, but not during!
What is an asthma attack?
This medication may be abused in large doses
What is dextromethorphan?
Increase fluid intake and take at bedtime
What is family teaching for diphenhydramine?