Expectorants

Question 1

Only one

Answer 1

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

Question 2

MOA

Answer 2

• helps expectorate (discharge) excessive mucous
• break down/thin secretions
• irritates GI tract to trigger loosening of secretions
• stimulates secretory glands in respir tract

Question 3

AE

Answer 3

• N/V
• GI irritation

Question 4

Education

Answer 4

• encourage fluids
• avoid alc
• don’t use >1wk