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NCLEXReview
Questions
-
Chapter
7
Pharmacology
The
nurse
is
educating
a
patient
about
adverse
reactions
to
antitussive
drug.
Which
statement
is
most
important
to
include?
"Monitor
your
blood
pressure
closely
since
you
have
a
history
of
hypertension."
"You
may
feel
restless
and
unable
to
sleep
if
you
take
the
drug
at
night."
"You
should
plan
to
take
drug
to
prevent
diarrhea
while
on
the
antitussive."
"Be
aware
of
dizziness
that
may
develop
when
you
stand
up
suddenly."
-
ANSWER-"Be
aware
of
dizziness
that
may
develop
when
you
stand
up
suddenly."
Dizziness
when
changing
positions
resulting
from
postural
hypotension
is
an
adverse
reaction
common
with
use
of
antitussives.
Exacerbation
of
hypertension,
restlessness
and
insomnia,
and
diarrhea
are
adverse
reactions
common
with
use
of
antihistamines.
Which
patient
would
not
be
an
appropriate
candidate
to
be
treated
with
antihistamine
drugs?
A
45-year-old
female
with
a
history
of
overactive
cough
A
58-year-old
male
with
a
history
of
COPD
A
35-year-female
with
a
history
of
postural
hypotension
A
72-year-old
male
with
a
history
of
mental
confusion
-
ANSWER-A
72-year-old
male
with
a
history
of
mental
confusion
The
72-year-old
male
with
mental
confusion
should
not
be
treated
with
an
antihistamine
since
confusion
is
an
adverse
effect
of
antihistamines.
A
45-year-old
female
with
a
history
of
overactive
cough
would
be
a
candidate
for
an
antitussive.
The
58-year-old
male
with
COPD
and
the
35-year-old
female
with
postural
hypotension
should
not
be
given
antitussives.
The
LPN
is
planning
a
discharge
teaching
session
for
a
patient
who
has
received
treatment
with
cromolyn.
Which
information
is
most
important
to
include? Always
plan
to
give
the
cromolyn
before
giving
a
bronchodilator.
Always
rinse
the
mouth
and
gargle
after
using
the
nebulizer.
Always
take
the
drug,
even
if
you
feel
that
you
are
having
an
asthma
attack.
Prime
the
inhalation
canister
by
pressing
it
three
times
before
the
first
use.
-
ANSWER-Always
rinse
the
mouth
and
gargle
after
using
the
nebulizer.
Patients
must
rinse
the
mouth
and
gargle
after
using
the
nebulizer
to
minimize
dry
mouth
or
throat,
throat
irritation,
and
hoarseness.
The
bronchodilator
should
be
given
first,
then
the
cromolyn.
The
drug
should
not
be
taken
if
the
patient
feels
that
he
is
having
an
asthma
attack.
Priming
the
inhalation
canister
by
pressing
three
times
is
an
intervention
that
applies
to
nedocromil.
The
nurse
is
caring
for
a
newly
admitted
patient
who
has
an
order
for
a
bronchodilator.
The
patient
has
a
history
of
an
irregular
heartbeat,
and
her
home
drugs
include
digitalis
and
an
antidepressant.
What
action
should
the
nurse
take
first?
Notify
the
healthcare
provider
of
the
information.
Document
the
drugs
and
conditions.
Monitor
the
patient's
vital
signs
closely.
Instruct
the
patient
to
notify
his
healthcare
provider.
-
ANSWER-Notify
the
healthcare
provider
of
the
information.
Use
of
digitalis
and
antidepressants
are
contraindications
to
use
of
a
bronchodilator.
Although
documentation
of
information
and
vital
sign
assessments
are
important,
the
healthcare
provider
should
be
notified
first
so
that
drugs
may
be
adjusted.
The
nurse
should
speak
with
the
healthcare
provider,
not
the
patient.
Which
drug
classification
can
cause
the
rebound
effect?
Antihistamines
Antitussives
Bronchodilators
Mucolytics
-
ANSWER-Antihistamines
Antihistamines
especially
nasal
agents
can
cause
a
rebound
effect
or
increase
in
symptoms.
Antitussives
are
used
to
stop
or
decrease
coughing.
Bronchodilators
are
used
to
dilate
the
bronchi.
Mucolytics
are
used
to
liquify
mucoid
secretions.
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