1.
A client is asking what medication would be best for relief of their allergies. Upon further assessment, the nurse learns that the client is a construction worker. What should the nurse recommend?
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Diphenhydramine
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Cetirizine
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Brompheniramine
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Acetylcysteine
2.
A client taking guaifenesin informs the nurse that the medication is not helping with their cough. What further information should the nurse obtain from the client?
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“Is your cough productive or nonproductive?”
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“What time of day do you take the drug?”
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“Have you increased the dose?”
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“Why don’t you take another drug?”
3.
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic used to help clear respiratory secretions from the airways. For what other purpose can it be used?
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Allergic reactions
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Pain management
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Acetaminophen toxicity
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Opioid overdose
4.
What statement by the client indicates an understanding of the education provided for oxymetazoline?
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“I should use the spray every day even if my nose is not congested.”
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“The drug may take weeks to take full effect.”
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“I should not use the drug for more than 3 days.”
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“The drug may produce many systemic side effects.”
5.
Clients taking opioid antitussives should be monitored closely for what adverse effect?
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Increased heart rate
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Insomnia
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Diarrhea
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Respiratory depression
6.
The nurse should educate clients taking dextromethorphan to avoid what?
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Grapefruit juice
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Orange juice
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Tomatoes
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Caffeine
7.
Which statement best describes the action of nasal decongestants?
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Nasal decongestants promote mucus production, leading to easier clearance of nasal passages.
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Nasal decongestants inhibit histamine release, reducing nasal congestion and inflammation.
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Nasal decongestants exert their effect by constricting blood vessels in the nasal mucosa, relieving congestion.
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Nasal decongestants decrease the production of prostaglandins, which results in decreased nasal discharge.
8.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the mechanism of action of loratadine?
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Loratadine dilates blood vessels in the nasal passages.
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Loratadine is a mucolytic.
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Loratadine is an H1 receptor antagonist.
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Loratadine is a xanthine.
9.
The health care provider orders diphenhydramine 50 mg intramuscularly (IM) for a client with an allergic reaction. The vial contains 25 mg/mL. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse administer?
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0.5 mL
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1.5 mL
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2 mL
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2.5 mL
10.
A client is prescribed loratadine 10 mg orally once daily for seasonal allergies. The available tablets are 5 mg each. How many tablets should the client take per dose?
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1 tablet
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2 tablets
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3 tablets
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4 tablets