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NURS 317 Pharmacology Exam 4 Practice Questions And Answers.
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NURS 317 Pharmacology Exam 4Practice Questions And Answers.
A client is receiving an antihistamine through intranasal route for treatment of an upper
respiratory condition. The nurse should expect to administer which medication?
a. Beclomethasone (Beconase)
b. Azelastine (Astelin)
c. Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
d. Mometasone (Nasonex) - ANSWER- b
A nurse is caring for a client receiving the antitussive dextromethorphan (Robitussin A-
C). What should the nurse emphasize during medication teaching with the client?
a. The medication is irritating to the bronchial tree.
b. The cost of the medication can be expensive.
c. The medication can cause motor dysfunction.
d. The client may use the medication for 14 days. - ANSWER- c
A client is using an intranasal oxymetazoline (Afrin) for treatment of nasal congestion.
Which instruction should the nurse include during client teaching?
a. Monitor respiratory rate.
b. Limit use of the drug to 3-5 days.
c. Drink plenty of fluids.
d. Use with caution with SSRIs. - ANSWER- b
A client will be receiving an opioid antitussive for a cough associated with a cold
infection. For what should the nurse assess in the client prior to administering the
medication?
a. Hypertension
b. Asthma
c. Headache
d. Sore throat - ANSWER- b
The client is receiving an antitussive with codeine for treatment of a cough. Which
statement made by the client requires further teaching by the nurse?
a. "I will avoid driving while I am on this medication."
b. "I will take my medicine with red wine to help me sleep."
c. "I will notify my doctor if my breathing changes."
d. "I will keep this medication away from my children." - ANSWER- b
, A nurse is caring for a client with chronic bronchitis and is prescribed acetylcysteine to
loosen bronchial secretions. The nurse should administer this medication by which
route?
a. Inhalation
b. Oral
c. Intravenous
d. Intramuscular injection - ANSWER- a
The client is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for treatment of a respiratory
allergy. Which statement best indicates that the client understands the drug therapy?
a. "I will use my bronchodilator if my wheezing increases."
b. "I will report blurred vision, constipation, or urinary retention."
c. "This is the only drug I will need to treat my asthma attacks."
d. "I will use this drug only when I feel an attack coming on." - ANSWER- b
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed fluticasone (Afrin) for allergic rhinitis.
Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the healthcare
provider?
a. Headache
b. Hypertension
c. Sore throat
d. Hyperglycemia - ANSWER- c
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking dextromethorphan (Delsym). The client
presents at the clinical with symptoms of hypotension and hyperpyrexia. For which drug
interaction should the nurse assess in the client?
a. Opioids
b. Barbiturates
c. MAOIs
d. Grapefruit juice - ANSWER- c
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed benzonatate (Tessalon) to suppress
coughing from a cold infection. Which instruction should the nurse include during client
teaching?
a. Monitor blood pressure.
b. Chew the gel tablet thoroughly.
c. Check pulse before taking the drug.
d. Stand up slowly and carefully. - ANSWER- d
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