What should the nurse teach a patient who is on an antitussive agent?
a. This medication is not habit forming.
b. This medication is for children's use only.
c. This medication can be addictive.
d. This medication comes only in pill form.
ANS: C
Antitussives should be used only for short periods of time because they can be addictive. They come only in oral form.
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