Which is an important concept to teach patients who take expectorants, antitussives, decongestants, or bronchodilators?
a. These are all over-the-counter medications that must be used with caution.
b. Medication effectiveness will be enhanced with adequate patient hydration of more than 2 quarts of water per day.
c. These preparations frequently cause adverse effects, and the patient should not take them without consulting a physician.
d. Patients may expect to develop fever, swollen lymph nodes, and tightness in the chest when taking these products.
ANS: B
The patient should drink lots of fluid, especially water, which makes the mucus thinner and helps the medication work better.
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