TEST BANK FOR NURS
PHARMACOLOGY FOR
NURSES 10TH EDITION
QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERWERS
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,MULTIPLE CHOICE
• A patient has questions regarding a recently prescribed antitussive agent.
Which response by the nurse is the best?
a.
“It will eliminate your cough at night.”
b.
“It will reduce the frequency of your cough.”
c.
“It should be used in the morning.”
d.
“It should be taken before sleep.”
ANSWER: B
Antitussive agents act by suppressing the cough center in the brain. The
expected therapeutic outcome is reduced frequency of nonproductive
cough to promote rest. Antitussive agents should be taken as prescribed
by the healthcare provider. Antitussives are not likely to eliminate a cough.
Antitussives should be taken throughout the day.
DIF:Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 468OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
CON: Clinical Judgment | Patient Education
• Which is a common expectorant in over-the-counter medications?
a.
Dextromethorphan
b.
Diphenhydramine
c.
Guaifenesin d.
Codeine
ANSWER: C
, Guaifenesin is used for symptomatic relief of conditions characterized by a
dry, nonproductive cough such as the common cold, bronchitis, laryngitis,
pharyngitis, and sinusitis. Guaifenesin is also used to remove mucous
plugs from the respiratory tract. Dextromethorphan is an antitussive.
Diphenhydramine is an anticholinergic agent with antihistaminic and
antitussive properties. Codeine is an antitussive.
DIF:Cognitive Level: KnowledgeREF: p. 472 OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation CON: Clinical Judgment
• What is the reason for administering sodium chloride to a patient with
emphysema?
a.
To increase blood sodium levels
b.
To decrease mucus viscosity
c.
To reduce metabolic needs of the body
d.
To decrease bronchial irritation
ANSWER: B
Sodium chloride acts by hydrating mucus. This will decrease the viscosity
of mucous plugs, which makes it easier for patients to cough up the dry
hardened plugs blocking the bronchial tubes. Sodium chloride is not given
to increase serum sodium iodide levels. Sodium does not reduce
metabolic needs of the body or bronchial irritation.
DIF:Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 473 OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
PHARMACOLOGY FOR
NURSES 10TH EDITION
QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERWERS
LATEST VERSION
2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATE 100%
GUARATTEED FIVE STAR
RATED
,MULTIPLE CHOICE
• A patient has questions regarding a recently prescribed antitussive agent.
Which response by the nurse is the best?
a.
“It will eliminate your cough at night.”
b.
“It will reduce the frequency of your cough.”
c.
“It should be used in the morning.”
d.
“It should be taken before sleep.”
ANSWER: B
Antitussive agents act by suppressing the cough center in the brain. The
expected therapeutic outcome is reduced frequency of nonproductive
cough to promote rest. Antitussive agents should be taken as prescribed
by the healthcare provider. Antitussives are not likely to eliminate a cough.
Antitussives should be taken throughout the day.
DIF:Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 468OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
CON: Clinical Judgment | Patient Education
• Which is a common expectorant in over-the-counter medications?
a.
Dextromethorphan
b.
Diphenhydramine
c.
Guaifenesin d.
Codeine
ANSWER: C
, Guaifenesin is used for symptomatic relief of conditions characterized by a
dry, nonproductive cough such as the common cold, bronchitis, laryngitis,
pharyngitis, and sinusitis. Guaifenesin is also used to remove mucous
plugs from the respiratory tract. Dextromethorphan is an antitussive.
Diphenhydramine is an anticholinergic agent with antihistaminic and
antitussive properties. Codeine is an antitussive.
DIF:Cognitive Level: KnowledgeREF: p. 472 OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation CON: Clinical Judgment
• What is the reason for administering sodium chloride to a patient with
emphysema?
a.
To increase blood sodium levels
b.
To decrease mucus viscosity
c.
To reduce metabolic needs of the body
d.
To decrease bronchial irritation
ANSWER: B
Sodium chloride acts by hydrating mucus. This will decrease the viscosity
of mucous plugs, which makes it easier for patients to cough up the dry
hardened plugs blocking the bronchial tubes. Sodium chloride is not given
to increase serum sodium iodide levels. Sodium does not reduce
metabolic needs of the body or bronchial irritation.
DIF:Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 473 OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
