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Test 4 New ATI Exam Review Questions and Answers
• When patients take antihistamines such as Benadryl, due to its effect on the CNS, patient should avoid any alcoholic drinks and operating heavy machinery due to its possible side effects of Drowsiness/ sleepiness. Remember that Benadryl is the f...
Test 4 New ATI Exam Review Questions and Answers
• When patients take antihistamines such as Benadryl, due to its effect on
the CNS, patient should avoid any alcoholic drinks and operating heavy
machinery due to its possible side effects of Drowsiness/ sleepiness.
Remember that Benadryl is the first-generation Antihistaminic prototype.
It is very lipid soluble and because of that it cross into the CNS thus why the
side effects of this drug.
• Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex through a direct action on
the cough center in the brain.
• What are the concerns of prolonged use of Oxymetazoline (Afrin)?
• Review Ipratropium Bromide/ Review how does this medication help
patients with perineal and seasonal
rhinitis. Review its function as an anticholinergic.
• Review important considerations for patient education when patients are
using MDI inhalers.
• Why are most beta blockers contraindicated for asthma?
• If patients have severe cough and MD prescribes opiates such as
Hydrocodone, the nurse must advise patient to monitor bowel
movements for constipation. This can be one of the effects mainly with
prolonged use.
• Sudafed, which is a combination drug can lead to increase in heart rate,
Blood pressure and can also lead
to dysrhythmias thus what type of patients would the nurse be concern
when they use these medications?
• Whenever glucocorticoids are prescribed, the patient should be notified to
never stop the medication
abruptly. The medication should be tapered down instead. Can you explain
the why?
• Theophyline (Theodur) and Aminophylline (Norphyl) belongs to the class
of drugs known as methylxanthines (Xanthines). This class has a very
narrow range of safety that varies from 5-20 mcg/ml / or 5-20 mg/dl
present in the serum. So Nurse should question administration of
medication if the serum levels are higher than 20 mcg/ml. That can lead
the patient to develop adverse effects such as seizures. Keep in mind that
Theophylline can increase cardiac stimulation and cause tachycardia.
Nurse must educate patient to stay away from caffeinated products while
on this medication. Please keep in mind that if these medications are
given IV the dosing is titrated based on the Theophyline levels.
• The common adverse effects of the xanthine derivatives include nausea,
vomiting, and anorexia. In addition, gastroesophageal reflux has been
observed to occur during sleep in patients taking these drugs. Cardiac
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