The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following medications does the nurse realize are commonly used to help treat this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
3. Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)
4. Furosemide (Lasix)
5. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
6. Digitalis (Digoxin)
1, 3, 5
Medications commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis include N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme), and Ibuprofen (Motrin). Acetaminophen, furosemide, and digitalis are not routinely prescribed in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
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