Which of the following medications improves the ability to cough up mucus?

A) expectorant
B) bronchodilator
C) antitussive
D) antihistamine


A
Explanation: An expectorant is used to improve the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract. A bronchodilator is used to relax bronchospasms. An antitussive is used to relieve the urge to cough. An antihistamine blocks the histamines released during an allergy attack.

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