A patient has asked the nurse if it would be appropriate to use dextromethorphan to treat her cough. What type of cough is best suited to treatment with dextromethorphan?
A) An occasional, productive cough
B) A cough that is nearly continuous and that is accompanied by copious secretions
C) A cough that occurs when the patient is exposed to airborne irritants
D) A dry, nonproductive cough
D
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The major clinical indication for use of dextromethorphan is a dry, hacking, nonproductive cough that interferes with rest and sleep. It is not desirable to suppress a productive cough because the secretions need to be removed.
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