When giving dextromethorphan, the nurse understands that this drug suppresses the cough reflex by which mechanism of action? a)decreases viscosity of bronchial secretions. b)causes depression of the central nervous system c)has direct action on the cough center in the brain d)anesthesizes the stretch receptors in the lungs

When giving dextromethorphan, the nurse understands that this drug suppresses the cough reflex by which mechanism of action? a)decreases viscosity of bronchial secretions. b)causes depression of the central nervous system c)has direct action on the cough center in the brain d)anesthesizes the stretch receptors in the lungs

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Chapter17: Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

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