A Patient Asks the Nurse About Using Dextromethorphan for Cough

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse about using dextromethorphan for cough.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?

• A) "It does not cause sedation except at high doses."
• B) "It may be used to treat cough for up to 2 weeks."
• C) "It is non-narcotic, and it is OK to consume alcohol while taking this drug."
• D) "It should not be taken by patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)."