A Patient Asks the Nurse About Using Dextromethorphan for Cough

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse about using dextromethorphan for cough. Which of the following is FALSE regarding dextromethorphan?

• A) Psychosis, tachycardia and seizures are potential adverse reactions
• B) It should be used with caution in patients with asthma or bronchitis
• C) Dextromethorphan is administered orally
• D) It is classified as an antihistamine

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