NUR 2092 Ch 54 Drugs
acting on the upper
respiratory system Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, A nurse caring for a client in the hospital is being discharged today with a prescription for benzonatate
(Tessalon Perles) 200 mg one capsule 3 times daily. What would the nurse tell the client about this
prescription during discharge counseling? (Select all that apply.) - Answer: Benzonatate can cause GI
upset and sedation.
The client should drink plenty fluids.
While reviewing the medication histories, the nurse notices that several clients regularly take over-the-
counter dextromethorphan. Which client does the nurse recognize as having an increased risk for
developing an adverse reaction to dextromethorphan based on his or her medical diagnosis and
medication therapy? - Answer: an adult diagnosed with chronic depression being treated with a
selegiline
The nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis who is receiving dornase alfa by nebulizer to help thin
secretions. What statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? - Answer: "I'm glad
that this medication will address all of my symptoms."
The pharmacology instructor is discussing the adverse effects of diphenhydramine. Which is not one of
these effects? - Answer: Excessive salivation
rebound congestion - Answer: rebound congestion
Which agent would the nurse instruct a client to use orally? - Answer: Pseudoephedrine
A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications and expectorants?" What
information should the nurse's response be based upon? - Answer: Antitussives suppress coughing
while expectorants loosen bronchial secretions.
A patient receives guaifenesin. The nurse would expect the drug to begin acting within which time
frame? - Answer: 30 minutes
A client, scheduled to receive one unit of packed red blood cells, has a history of an allergic reaction to a
transfusion in the past. What class of medication will assist in preventing a reaction to the packed red
blood cell transfusion? - Answer: Antihistamines
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