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NURS 317 Pharmacology Exam 4 Practice Questionswith correct 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) Correct 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. Correct 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. Correct 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 Correct 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." Correct
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 Correct 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." Correct
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
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