PHARM Chapter Five: Respiratory// ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2022/PN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

A patient is prescribed with Guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the patient understands the proper administration of this medication if they state? - ANSWER-Drink extra fluids while taking this medication - 2-3 Liters a day is recommended A nurse is about to administer Albuterol 2 puffs as well as a steroid inhaler. The nurse plans to administer by? - ANSWER-Albuterol inhaler first then the steroid The nurse is giving medication teachings to a patient receiving theophylline. The nurse instructs the patient to limit the intake of which of the following? - ANSWER-Cola and chocolate - Avoid caffeine w/ theophylline use! A female patient is started on isoniazid for TB symptoms. The patient states understanding of the effects of the medication when she states? - ANSWER-An additional form of protection may be needed when taking this medication to prevent pregnancy A patient has been taking isoniazid (INH) and reports complaints of numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities. The nurse determines that the patient is most likely suffering from? - ANSWERPeripheral neuropathy A patient is receiving theophylline. After several dosages, the patient started to become restless and complains of palpitations. The nurse determines that the patient is experiencing? - ANSWER-Adverse effects of theophylline True or False: A nurse is caring for a patient who is starting a long-term therapy of isoniazid (INH). The nurse plans to instruct the patient to decrease the use of vitamin supplements such as Vitamin B6. - ANSWER-FALSE - Vitamin B6 can improve/stabilize health during isoniazid therapy The nursing student is teaching an elderly patient how to properly use an inhaler knowing that compliance can be an issue due to which possible issues? - ANSWER--Decreased dexterity -Visual impairments -Decreased inspiratory volume A nurse is planning to administer a bronchodilator, 2 puffs and a corticosteroid, 2 puffs by metered dose inhaler. The nurse plans to: - ANSWER-Bronchodilator inhaler first then the corticosteroid A patient is prescribed Guaifenesin. The nurse determines that the patient understands the proper administration of this medication if the patient states: - ANSWER-Drink extra fluids while taking this medication The nurse will be administering an antitussive medication containing codeine to a patient. What is the priority assessment? - ANSWER-Respiratory rate The nurse knows that the patient newly prescribed corticosteroids should closely monitor for: - ANSWER-increased glucose level The nurse working on the respiratory unit should see which patient first? - ANSWER-The patient with suspected tuberculosis complaining of a cough Which assessment finding alerts to the nurse to notify the doctor for the patient taking pseudoephedrine? - ANSWER-Blood pressure 160/88 mmHg