MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following medications improves the ability to cough up mucus?
A
Expectorant
B
Bronchodilator
C
Antitussive
D
Antihistamine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Guaifenesin is in a class of medications called expectorants. It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.

Detailed explanation-2: -Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expectorants are used empirically to treat cough with an underlying cause of pathological mucus, by targeting various mechanisms that promote increased mucus hydration and clearance from the respiratory tract.

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