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Week 3 Knowledge CheckThe common cold is treated with empiric therapy. How can the nurse interpret this meaning? - correct answers Medications only treat the symptoms. Before administering an antihistamine to a patient, it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for a history of which condition? - correct answers Urinary retention Before administering an adrenergic decongestant, it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for a history of which condition? - correct answers Diabetes mellitus A 94-year-old patient has a severe dry cough. He has coughed so hard that the muscles in his chest are hurting. He is unsteady on his feet and slightly confused. Which drug would be the best choice for this patient's cough? - correct answers Dextromethorphan (Robitussin-DM) oral solution A patient with a tracheostomy developed pneumonia. It is very difficult for the patient to cough up the thick, dry secretions he has developed. The nurse identifies which drug as being most effective in helping this patient? - correct answers Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Which medication will the nurse teach a patient with asthma to use when experiencing an acute asthma attack? - correct answers Albuterol (Ventolin) A patient with chronic bronchitis calls the office for a refill of his albuterol inhaler. He just had the prescription filled 2 weeks ago, but he says it is empty. When asked, he tells the nurse, "I use it whenever I need it, but now when I use it, I feel so sick. I've been needing to use it more often." What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? - correct answers The nurse should ask the patient to come to the office for an evaluation of his respiratory status. A patient is prescribed two different types of inhaled medications for treatment of COPD. After administering the first medication, how long should the nurse wait to administer the second medication? - correct answers 5 minutes Decongestants are contraindicated or to be used with extreme caution for clients condition(s)? (Select all that apply.) - correct answers Cardiac disease, Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperthyroidism What is/are the side effect(s) of long-term use of glucocorticoids? (Select all that apply.) - correct answers Impaired immune response and Hyperglycemia