NURS 212 Exam 2 Review 2026 Updated
1
when a drug is referred to as an agonist, it can do which of the following
A. be a facilitator of action
B. be an inhibitor of action
C. have a potentiated action
D. make on drug interact with another
A. be a facilitator of action
2
a client is diagnosed with a pulmonary disorder that can lead to COPD. lung tissue
changes are normally reversible with this condition. the nurse understands that
which is the client's most likely diagnosis
asthma
3
a client with COPD has an acute bronchospasm. the nurse knows that which is the
best medication for this emergency situation?
epinephrine
preventers vs relievers
4
a client is taking theophylline. what is the priority nursing assessment
increased heart rate
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5
a client with COPD is taking a leukotriene antagonist, montelukast. the nurse is
aware that this medication is given for which purpose?
maintenance treatment of asthma
6
a nurse reviews a client's medication history and notes that the client is taking a
nonselective adrenergic agonist bronchodilator and has a history of coronary
artery disease. what is a priority nursing intervention?
monitor client for potential chest pain
7
the nurse is instructing a client about the advantages of salmeterol over other
beta2 agonists such as albuterol. how will the nurse explain to the client the
difference in these two medications?
salmeterol has a longer duration of action
8
client teaching regarding the use of antileukotriene agent such as zafirlukast
should include what statement?
this medication will prevent the inflammation that causes your asthma attack
9
a client has taken albuterol. what is the nurse's priority action?
monitor for heart rate >100 beats/min
*know vital signs before/after administering
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