respiratory practice problems
which medication is an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
A. montelukast B. guaifenesin C. phenylephrine D. acetylcysteine D
the nurse is preparing to discharge a client who presented to the emergency department for respiratory distress. the nurse notes that upon discharge the provider has prescribed theophylline 300mg PO to be taken at 0900. the nurse will teach the client to take the medication on which schedule?
A. one hour before or two hours after eating B. at bedtime C. at the specific time prescribed D. daily until symptoms are gone C
which medication blocks ACH receptors in the airway smooth muscle causing bronchodilation?
A. phenylephrine B. acetylcysteine C. guaifenesin D. ipratropium D
prednisone is prescribed for a client with an exacerbation of colitis. when administering the first dose of the medication which information would the nurse provide to the client?
A. predispose protects you from getting an infection B. the medication may cause weight loss by decreasing your appetite C. prednisone is not curative but does cause a suppression of the inflammatory response D. the medication is relatively slow in precipitating a response but effective in reducing symptoms C
a beclomethasone inhaler would be prescribed for which purpose?
A. prevents atelectasis B. decreases inflammation C. relaxes smooth muscle in the airways D. reduces bacteria in the respiratory tract B
which antihistamine is considered dafe for women who plan to breastfeed?
A. sertraline B. loratadine C. clemastine D. bromocriptine B
which action would the nurse perform when administering fluticasone propionate to a client with asthma? SATA
A. assessing heart rate and rhythm B. monitoring liver function blood tests C. rinsing the oral cavity with water after use D. obtaining blood glucose levels before meals E. Giving stool softness to prevent constipation C
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child prescribed high doses of oral prednisone for asthma. which information is critical for the nurse to include when teaching about this medication?
A. it protects against infection B. it should be stopped gradually C. an early spurt may occur D. a moon shaped face will occur B
which effect would the nurse assess a client for if more than the recommended dose of oxymetazoline nasal spray is taken?
A. nasal polyps B. ringing in the ears C. bleeding tendencies D. increased nasal congestion D
a client with type 1 diabetes tells the nurse, "I take guaifenesin cough syrup when I have a cold." which instruction would the nurse include in client teaching about this medication?
A. substitute and elixir for the cough syrup B. increase fluid intake and use a humidifier to control cough C. the small amount of sugar in the medications are not concerned with diabetes. D. include the glucose in the cough syrup when calculation carbohydrate allowance. D
an adolescent with hay fever has been taking a first-generation antihistamine every 8 hours for the past 2 days. the adolescent tells the nurse, "this medication is making me sleepy." which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A. take half a tablet before school B. try omitting the morning dose C. the drowsiness usually decreases after several days D. I will write your teacher a note to explain your inability to concentrate in class while taking this medicine. C
a client is prescribed albuterol to relieve severe asthma. which adverse effects will the nurse instruct the client to anticipate? SATA
A. tremors B. lethargy C. palpations D. bronchoconstriction E. decreased pulse rate A and C
