Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics
Name the category of medications that depress the cough center in the brain.
What are antitussives?
Calculate: Prescribed medication 3 mL every 8 hours. The medication on hand is 20 mg/5 mL. How many milligrams will the client take in each dose?
What is 12 mg?
3mL x 20mg/5mL = 60 mg/5 = 12mg
Calculate: Prescribed medication three 50 mg capsules every 8 hours. The medication on hand is 25 mg. How many milligrams will the client take in each dose?
What is 150 mg?
3 capsules x 50 mg/capsules = 150 mg
Name the category of this commonly used over-the-counter antihistamine medication used to block the effects of histamine.
What is Claritin (loratadine)?
Name the condition where patients with this known problem cannot take antitussives, expectorants, and mucolytics.
What is hypersensitivity?
Calculate: Prescribed medication 3 mL every 8 hours. The medication on hand is 20 mg/5 mL. How many milligrams will the client take in a day?
What is 36 mg per day?
1.) 3mL x 20mg/5mL = 60 mg/5 = 12mg
2.) 24hrs / 8 hrs = 3 doses/day
3.) 12mg x 3 doses/day = 36 mg per day
Calculate: Prescribed medication is two 75 mg capsules every 6 hours. The medication on hand is 150 mg. How many milligrams will the client take in 24 hours?
What is 600mg per day?
1.) 2 capsules x 75 mg/capsules = 150mg
2.) 24 hrs/6 hrs = 4 doses per day
3.) 150mg per dose x 4 doses per day = 600mg per day
Name this category of drug that works directly on blood vessels to reduce swelling of the nasal passages temporarily.
What are decongestants?
Describe the function of a mucolytic drug.
What is a drug that breaks down thick, tenacious mucous in the portions of the lungs for better elimination from the respiratory system?
Calculate: Prescribed medication 25 mL every 6 hours. The medication on hand is 250 mg/10 mL. How many milligrams will the client take in each dose?
What is 625 mg per dose?
250mg/10mL x 25mL/dose = 6250mg/10 = 625mg
Calculate: Prescribed medication is two 75 mg capsules every 6 hours. The medication on hand is 150 mg. How many milligrams will the client take in four divided doses?
What is 600mg?
1.) 2 capsules x 75mg/capsules = 150mg
2.) 150mg per dose x 4 doses = 600mg
Name the effect of medication interaction as seen with severe headaches, hypertension, and possibly a hypertensive crisis.
What is a decongestant with a MAOI?
Name the category of drugs that guaifenesin belongs to.
What is expectorant?
Calculate: Prescribed medication 25 mL every 6 hours. The medication on hand is 250 mg/10 mL. How many milligrams will the client take in two daily doses?
What is 1250mg per day?
250mg/10mL x 25mL/dose = 6250mg/10 = 625mg
625mg per dose x 2 daily doses per day = 1250mg per day
Calculate: Prescribed medication is three 100 mg capsules every 12 hours. The medication on hand is 100 mg. How many milligrams will the client take in 24 hours?
What is 600 mg per day?
1.) 300 capsules x 100 mg/capsules = 300mg
2.) 24 hrs/12 hrs = 2 doses per day
3.) 300mg per dose x 2 doses per day = 600 mg per day
List the two adverse antihistamine reactions that occur in the central nervous system.
What are drowsiness/sedation and disturbed coordination?
Name this herb that should not be used as a decongestant and expectorant in pregnant and lactating patients, and children under 2 years of age.
What is eucalyptus?
Calculate: Prescribed medication 10 mL every 8 hours. The medication on hand is 150 mg/5 mL. How many milligrams will the client take in three daily doses?
What is 900mg per day?
1.) 150mg/5mL x 10mL = 1500mg/5 = 300mg
2.) 300mg per dose x 3 doses per day = 900mg per day
Calculate: Prescribed medication is three 100 mg capsules every 12 hours. The medication on hand is 100 mg. How many milligrams will the client take in three divided doses?
What is 900mg?
1.) 300 capsules x 100 mg/capsules = 300mg
2.) 300mg per dose x 3 doses = 900mg
List FOUR of the TWELVE general uses of antihistamines.
What are: 1.) seasonal/perennial allergy relief, 2.) allergic/vasomotor rhinitis, 3.) allergic conjunctivitis, 4.) mild/uncomplicated angioneurotic edema and urticaria, 5.) relief of allergic reactions to drugs/blood/plasma, 6.) relief of coughs to colds/allergies, 7.) adjunctive therapy in anaphylactic shock, 8.) treatment of Parkinson-like symptoms, 9.) relief of nausea and vomiting, 10.) relief of motion sickness, 11.) sedation, and 12.) adjuncts to analgesics?