NURS 180 RESPIRATORY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What/Why should patients avoid when taking antihistamines such as Benadryl? -
ANSWER Patient should avoid alcoholic drinks and operating heavy machinery
due to it's effect on the CNS.
What are the concerns of prolonged use of Oxymetazoline (Afrin)? - ANSWER
May have rebound congestion is used for too long so length of treatment needs to
be assessed.
** Also causes CNS stimulation, cardiovascular effects and stroke, and possibility
for abuse.
Important considerations for patient education when patients are using MDI
inhalers - ANSWER The patient should hear no whistling sound when using the
MDI.
Patients should hold breath for at least 10 seconds to allow the medication to
deposit it into the lungs.
Why are most beta blockers contraindicated for asthma? - ANSWER they have
a potential cause for bronchospasm.
, If a patient has a severe cough and the MD prescribed opiates (like Hydrocodone),
the nurse must advise _______ - ANSWER the patient to monitor bowel
movements for constipation.
Sudafed, which is a _______ _______ can lead to an _________ __ _______
_______, ______ _______, and ____________. - ANSWER combination drug
increase in heart rate, BP, and dysrhythmias.
Because of Sudafed's possible side effects, what type of patient would the nurse
be concerned about when using that medication? - ANSWER pt with
hypertension.
Glucocorticoid (like Prednisone) patient teaching - ANSWER NEVER abruptly
stop the medication. It must be tapered down.
A patient in a pulmonary unit has a drop in their O2 sats... what do you do? -
ANSWER administer O2.
Theophylline (Theodur) belongs to the class of drugs known as __________ -
ANSWER methylxanthines.
Methylxanthines have a very _____ range of safety that varies from ___ to __
mg/d. - ANSWER narrow
5-20
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