A patient comes into the clinic complaining of a nonproductive cough and muscle aches that she has had for 5 days. She has no sore throat, temperature elevation, or swollen lymph nodes. She is coughing so much that she is unable to sleep at night
Which medication might the nurse expect the physician to order?
a.
Decongestant
b.
Expectorant
c.
Antitussive
d.
Antibiotic
ANS: C
Antitussives are used for the relief of overactive or nonproductive coughs.
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