A Patient with COPD Who Has a Persistent Nonproductive Cough

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with COPD who has a persistent nonproductive cough asks about a medication that will not cause sedation.The nurse will encourage the patient to discuss which medication with the provider?

• A) Benzonatate HCl (Tessalon Perles)
• B) Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Benylin DM)
• C) Guaifenesin and codeine
• D) Promethazine with dextromethorphan

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