Case Studies
(LO 11-8) A patient comes to the clinic and tells you he is bothered by a dry, hacking cough. He can’t bring up anything, yet the cough continues. He wants to know what is causing this. What should you tell him? The physician orders dextromethorphan ( Dimetapp DM ). What is this drug, and what is its purpose? The patient asks you what else he can do to bring up secretions. What is the side effect you should monitor the patient for? ________________________________________________________
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