What drug might the nurse administer for both analgesic and antitussive effects?
A) Codeine
B) Aspirin
C) Ibuprofen
D) Acetaminophen
A
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Codeine is a narcotic drug used for its analgesic and antitussive effects. Aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen do not have antitussive effects.
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