Question

select the correct answer
roxanne has a cough and her chest is congested. the doctor gave her a medicine to thin the mucus. which type of medication do you think the doctor will prescribe?
a. antitussive
b. expectorant
c. bronchodilator
d. corticosteroid
e. antihistamine

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Antitussive: Suppresses cough, not for thinning mucus.
• Expectorant: Helps thin and loosen mucus for easier expulsion, matches the need to thin mucus.
• Bronchodilator: Relaxes airway muscles, not for mucus thinning.
• Corticosteroid: Reduces inflammation, not for mucus thinning.
• Antihistamine: Blocks histamine (allergies), not for mucus thinning.

Answer:

B. expectorant