Pharmacology Module 4 - RESPIRATORY

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A nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?

Sedation

A nurse is preparing to administer hydromorphone 2.5 mg. The amount available is 5 mg/mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer?

2.5

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a child who is prescribed diphenhydramine 25 mg elixir every 4 hours as needed. The amount available is 12.5 mg/mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

10

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hours to a toddler who weight 33 lb. Available is amoxicillin 200 mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer?

5.6

A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following effects?

Adrenocortical insufficiency

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?

Albuterol

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine is contraindicated for which of the following client conditions?

Hypertension

A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to administer theophylline by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion to a client who is experiencing an asthma attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Infuse the medicaton with an IV pump

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

Rinse mouth after administration

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to state taking theophylline (theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that his medication might cause which of the following adverse effects?

Tachycardia

A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication

A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

The medication will prevent wheezing The medication will open the airways The medication will decrease coughing episodes

A nurse is teaching an adolescent about medication therapy with oral acetylcysteine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

This medication has a very unusual odor


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