Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) Practice Exam

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Which medication is an example of an antitussive?

Albuterol
Calan
Codeine
Inderal

The correct answer is: Codeine

An antitussive medication is specifically designed to suppress coughing. Codeine is an opioid that has antitussive properties and is often used in medical settings to alleviate severe cough. This makes it an appropriate choice when needing to manage cough in patients, especially when the cough is nonproductive and may be causing discomfort or complications. Other options, while they are all medications used to treat different conditions, do not serve the purpose of suppressing cough. For instance, albuterol is a bronchodilator primarily used to relieve symptoms of asthma and other pulmonary conditions; Calan is a calcium channel blocker typically used for managing hypertension and certain heart conditions; and Inderal is a beta-blocker used for various cardiovascular issues. None of these medications are indicated for cough suppression, highlighting why Codeine is the correct example of an antitussive.