ATI RN
ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client with allergic rhinitis. The client is newly prescribed guaifenesin. What is the medication class for this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Expectorant. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps loosen and thin mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. Decongestants (
A) reduce nasal congestion, mucolytics (
B) help break down mucus, and antitussives (
C) suppress coughing. In summary, guaifenesin is classified as an expectorant because it helps with mucus clearance in allergic rhinitis.
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