RESPIRATORY ACTIVITIES Flashcards
The physician decides to start Rohan on a new medication, montelukast. She explains that this medication work
controlling the inflammatory process caused by leukotrienes
When starting montelukast, Rohan should be prepared for which potential side effect?
headache
One advantage of montelukast over other asthma medications is that it
can be used as monotherapy or as an add-on therapy
Montelukast belongs to which category of drugs?
asthma prophylaxis
What is a side effect of montelukast that Rohan should promptly report to his physician?
suicidal ideation
decongestants primary action in opening nasal passages is to
constrict blood vessels in the respiratory tract
A potential systemic side effect of a decongestant is
hypertension
Prior to prescribing the decongestant, the nurse practitioner carefully reviews Mariella’s chart because decongestants are
contraindicated in individuals with pregnancy
To avoid the potential complications of rebound congestion, Mariella is cautioned to take the oral decongestant for no more than
7days
When Mariella goes to the pharmacy, how will she be able to purchase the decongestant pseudoephedrine?
from the pharmacist behind the counter
Which of the following is not a consideration or concern when using oxygen therapy?
can only be administered via nasal cannula
What is the first-line therapy for noninfectious rhinitis?
nasal corticosteroids
potential side effect of inhaled corticosteroids is
throat irritation
When educating a patient prior to initiating an inhaled corticosteroid, which instruction is most important?
Rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash after administration.
What is an appropriate instruction for patients taking second-generation antihistamines?
Use caution when driving or operating machinery
How should bronchodilators be administered in conjunction with corticosteroids?
administer the bronchodilator immediately before the corticosteroid
A mucolytic is contraindicated in patients
with a depressed gag reflex
What cough medication is frequently used for cough because it does not depress respirations?
dextromethorphan
What side effect is most likely to occur with large doses of antitussives?
respiratory depression
Antitussives frequently contain controlled substances that are not available OTC. Which of the following medicines does not contain a controlled substance and is available OTC
Delsym
Cough and cold medications containing antihistamines are appropriate only when the cause of the cough is
allergic rhinitis
Nicorette would be an appropriate treatment for an individual with which condition?
smoker with COPD
Individuals taking first-generation antihistamines can expect anticholinergic side effects such as
drying of secretions
If a patient currently using nicotine patches to quit smoking asks if he can use anything for breakthrough cravings, which of the
following would be the appropriate response?
yes, you can use nicotine gum, lozenges, or an inhaler for cravings.
