Contraindications/cautions for Use of Antitussives May Include __________

question 27

Multiple Choice

Contraindications/cautions for use of antitussives may include __________.

• A) unstable cardiac status, glaucoma, or prostatic hypertrophy
• B) asthma and COPD
• C) infants, pregnancy, and lactation
• D) hyperthyroid, diabetes, pregnancy, or lactation

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Definitions:

Melatonin Production

The process by which the pineal gland in the brain secretes melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Circadian Rhythms

Internal biological clocks that regulate various physiological processes and behaviors on approximately a 24-hour cycle, including the sleep-wake cycle.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually during winter, when there is less natural sunlight.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by mood swings that are less severe than those in bipolar disorder.