ATI Respiratory System
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn sodium to prevent bronchospasm. The nurse should explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects? Increases leukocyte activity Blocks muscarinic receptors Causes bronchodilation Reduces inflammation
Reduces inflammation
For which of the following reasons should a client attach a spacer to a metered dose inhaler? To increase the amount of drug delivered to the lungs To increase the amount of drug delivered to the oropharynx To increase the amount of drug delivered on exhalation To increase the speed of drug delivery into the mouth
To increase the amount of drug delivered to the lungs
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking prednisone for chronic asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs." "Rinse your mouth after taking the medication to prevent a yeast infection." "Stop taking the medication if you become nauseous." "Change position slowly when standing up."
"Avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs."
A nurse is teaching a client about using intranasal glucocorticoids. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give? Start at a low dose and gradually increase it. Take the drug as needed for nasal congestion. Allow at least 2 weeks for the full therapeutic effect. Use the drug prior to exercise.
Allow at least 2 weeks for the full therapeutic effect.
A nurse is teaching an adult client about diphenhydramine. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects while taking this drug? Muscle tremors Drowsiness Excitation Insomnia
Drowsiness
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of antihistamines to treat allergic rhinitis. The nurse should explain that these drugs are effective because they perform which of the following actions? Decrease viscosity of nasal secretions Block H2 receptors Prevent histamine from binding to receptors Reduce nasal congestion
Prevent histamine from binding to receptors