ch. 54 Pharm PrepU
A client asks the nurse how long to use oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for nasal congestion. What is the nurse's best response?
"Consult with your primary care provider."
A nurse is teaching a 55-year-old client about fexofenadine prescribed to treat allergic symptoms. Which client statement suggests an understanding of this teaching?
"I should avoid driving after taking this medication."
A client reports a hacking cough. The client asks if taking an antihistamine would be helpful. The nurse's best response is:
Antihistamines are not recommended because they can dry lower respiratory secretions and worsen secretion retention and cough.
A 76-year-old client has been prescribed an oral antihistamine. What adverse effect presents a priority safety concern for older adult clients?
Drowsiness
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about expectorants. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which medication as an example?
Guaifenesin
A client is prescribed oxymetazoline, a decongestant, for the treatment of hay fever. What should the nurse evaluate to assess the efficacy of therapy?
Maintenance of effective airway clearance
T/F Meclizine is used to relieve the nausea and vomiting that occurs with motion sickness.
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When the use of antihistamines result in dryness of the mouth, the nurse should recommend which to relieve the dryness? Select all that apply.
Take frequent sips of water. Offer ice chips. Suck on sugarless hard candy.
The pharmacology instructor is discussing the adverse effects of diphenhydramine. Which is not one of these effects?
excessive salvation
A client reports experiencing severe nasal congestion since starting to use an over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant spray a week ago. This symptomology most supports what possible medical condition?
rebound congestion
Which nursing diagnosis would provide the clearest indication for the administration of inhaled acetylcysteine?
ineffective airway clearance