RESPIRATORY ACTIVITIES

Question 1

The physician decides to start Rohan on a new medication, montelukast. She explains that this medication work

Answer 1

controlling the inflammatory process caused by leukotrienes

Question 2

When starting montelukast, Rohan should be prepared for which potential side effect?

Answer 2

headache

Question 3

One advantage of montelukast over other asthma medications is that it

Answer 3

can be used as monotherapy or as an add-on therapy

Question 4

Montelukast belongs to which category of drugs?

Answer 4

asthma prophylaxis

Question 5

What is a side effect of montelukast that Rohan should promptly report to his physician?

Answer 5

suicidal ideation

Question 6

decongestants primary action in opening nasal passages is to

Answer 6

constrict blood vessels in the respiratory tract

Question 7

A potential systemic side effect of a decongestant is

Answer 7

hypertension

Question 8

Prior to prescribing the decongestant, the nurse practitioner carefully reviews Mariella’s chart because decongestants are

Answer 8

contraindicated in individuals with pregnancy

Question 9

To avoid the potential complications of rebound congestion, Mariella is cautioned to take the oral decongestant for no more than

Answer 9

7days

Question 10

When Mariella goes to the pharmacy, how will she be able to purchase the decongestant pseudoephedrine?

Answer 10

from the pharmacist behind the counter

Question 11

Which of the following is not a consideration or concern when using oxygen therapy?

Answer 11

can only be administered via nasal cannula

Question 12

What is the first-line therapy for noninfectious rhinitis?

Answer 12

nasal corticosteroids

Question 13

potential side effect of inhaled corticosteroids is

Answer 13

throat irritation

Question 14

When educating a patient prior to initiating an inhaled corticosteroid, which instruction is most important?

Answer 14

Rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash after administration.

Question 15

What is an appropriate instruction for patients taking second-generation antihistamines?

Answer 15

Use caution when driving or operating machinery

Question 16

How should bronchodilators be administered in conjunction with corticosteroids?

Answer 16

administer the bronchodilator immediately before the corticosteroid

Question 17

A mucolytic is contraindicated in patients

Answer 17

with a depressed gag reflex

Question 18

What cough medication is frequently used for cough because it does not depress respirations?

Answer 18

dextromethorphan

Question 19

What side effect is most likely to occur with large doses of antitussives?

Answer 19

respiratory depression

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Delsym

Question 21

Cough and cold medications containing antihistamines are appropriate only when the cause of the cough is

Answer 21

allergic rhinitis

Question 22

Nicorette would be an appropriate treatment for an individual with which condition?

Answer 22

smoker with COPD

Question 23

Individuals taking first-generation antihistamines can expect anticholinergic side effects such as

Answer 23

drying of secretions

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

yes, you can use nicotine gum, lozenges, or an inhaler for cravings.

Question 25

Which of the following can be used to treat an acute bronchospasm?

Answer 25

SABAS