A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has a persistent nonproductive cough asks about a medication that will not cause sedation. The nurse will encourage the patient to discuss which medication with the provider?
a. Benzonatate HCl (Tessalon Perles)
b. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Benylin DM)
c. Guaifenesin and codeine
d. Promethazine with dextromethorphan
ANS: A
Benzonatate will not cause sedation and is safe for patients with COPD. Dextromethorphan is contraindicated in patients with COPD. Codeine and promethazine cause sedation.
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