RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Flashcards
Beta-adrenergic agonists such as albuterol are given to Carlo, a child with asthma. Such drugs are administered primarily to do which of the following?
A. Reduce airway inflammation
B. Decrease postnasal drip
C. Reduce secondary infections
D. Dilate the bronchioles
D. Dilate the bronchioles
Maria is rushed to the emergency department during an acute, severe prolonged asthma attack and is unresponsive to usual treatment. The condition is referred to as which of the following?
A. Intrinsic asthma
B. Extrinsic asthma
C. Status asthmaticus
D. Reactive airway disease
C. Status asthmaticus
The nurse is giving medication teachings to a client receiving theophylline. The nurse instructs the client to limit the intake of which of the following?
A. Strawberries and avocado
B. Butter and cheese
C. Salmon and tuna
D. Hot tea and cocoa
D. Hot tea and cocoa
A client is prescribed with Guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the client understands the proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will:
A. Take an additional dose once fever and cough persist
B. Limit oral fluid intake
C. Drink extra fluids while taking this medication
D. Take the medication with meals only
C. Drink extra fluids while taking this medication
A client with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prescribed with Ipratropium (Combivent). Upon reviewing the medical history of the patient, the nurse questions the prescription if which of the following is noted?
A. History of a previous infection
B. History of allergy to peanut
C. History of allergy to egg
D. History of smoking
B. History of allergy to peanut
A nurse teaches a client about the use of a respiratory inhaler. Which action by the client indicated a need for further teaching?
A. Inhales the mist and quickly exhales.
B. Presses the canister down with finger as he breathes in.
C. Removes the cap and shakes the inhaler well before use.
D. Waits 1 to 2 minutes between puffs if more than one puff has been prescribed.
A. Inhales the mist and quickly exhales.
The nurse is giving an antihistamine and will observe the patient for which side effects? (Select all that apply.)
a Hypertension
b Dizziness
c “Hangover” effect
d Drowsiness
e Dry mouth
b Dizziness
c “Hangover” effect
d Drowsiness
e Dry mouth
The order for a 4-year-old patient reads: “Give guaifenesin, 80 mg PO, every 4 hours as needed for cough. Maximum of 600 mg/24 hours.” The medication comes in a bottle that has 100 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse give per dose?
4ml
