Flash. Resp Antitussives and Expectorants

What is a common central nervous system-related side effect associated with codeine-based antitussives?

What gastrointestinal symptom might a patient experience when taking an expectorant like guaifenesin?

Why should antitussives with codeine be used with caution in patients with respiratory insufficiency?

What is a contraindication for the use of antitussives in certain respiratory conditions?

When is it advisable to use expectorants with caution?

If a patient complains of stomach upset after taking guaifenesin, what can the nurse recommend?

Why is it essential for patients on antitussives, especially those with codeine, to avoid alcohol and other central nervous system depressants?

What crucial patient education should be provided when administering a dextromethorphan-based antitussive?

How should a nurse instruct a patient in terms of fluid intake when they're taking an expectorant?

If a patient is on multiple respiratory medications, what general guideline should the nurse follow regarding the administration of an antitussive or expectorant?