NUR HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 2 2026 FINAL
STUDY MATERIAL MODULE 3 THRU 5 VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+
◉ While reviewing the medication histories, the nurse notices that
several clients regularly take over-the-counter dextromethorphan. Which
client does the nurse recognize as having an increased risk for
developing an adverse reaction to dextromethorphan based on his or her
medical diagnosis and medication therapy? Answer: an adult diagnosed
with chronic depression being treated with a selegiline
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis who is receiving
dornase alfa by nebulizer to help thin secretions. What statement by the
client indicates a need for further instruction? Answer: "I'm glad that this
medication will address all of my symptoms."
◉ The pharmacology instructor is discussing the adverse effects of
diphenhydramine. Which is not one of these effects? Answer: Excessive
salivation
◉ rebound congestion Answer: rebound congestion
◉ Which agent would the nurse instruct a client to use orally? Answer:
Pseudoephedrine
, ◉ A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications
and expectorants?" What information should the nurse's response be
based upon? Answer: Antitussives suppress coughing while expectorants
loosen bronchial secretions.
◉ A patient receives guaifenesin. The nurse would expect the drug to
begin acting within which time frame? Answer: 30 minutes
◉ A client, scheduled to receive one unit of packed red blood cells, has a
history of an allergic reaction to a transfusion in the past. What class of
medication will assist in preventing a reaction to the packed red blood
cell transfusion? Answer: Antihistamines
◉ A patient is advised to take a decongestant drug to relieve nasal
congestion associated with hay fever. The patient is not comfortable with
a nasal spray or drops and prefers an oral tablet. Which oral
decongestant drugs can be administered to the patient? Answer:
Pseudoephedrine
◉ The nurse is teaching a client about the potential for allergic drug
reaction. What statement made by a client suggests a need for further
teaching? Answer: "If you didn't have allergies as a child, you won't
develop allergies later in life."
STUDY MATERIAL MODULE 3 THRU 5 VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+
◉ While reviewing the medication histories, the nurse notices that
several clients regularly take over-the-counter dextromethorphan. Which
client does the nurse recognize as having an increased risk for
developing an adverse reaction to dextromethorphan based on his or her
medical diagnosis and medication therapy? Answer: an adult diagnosed
with chronic depression being treated with a selegiline
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis who is receiving
dornase alfa by nebulizer to help thin secretions. What statement by the
client indicates a need for further instruction? Answer: "I'm glad that this
medication will address all of my symptoms."
◉ The pharmacology instructor is discussing the adverse effects of
diphenhydramine. Which is not one of these effects? Answer: Excessive
salivation
◉ rebound congestion Answer: rebound congestion
◉ Which agent would the nurse instruct a client to use orally? Answer:
Pseudoephedrine
, ◉ A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications
and expectorants?" What information should the nurse's response be
based upon? Answer: Antitussives suppress coughing while expectorants
loosen bronchial secretions.
◉ A patient receives guaifenesin. The nurse would expect the drug to
begin acting within which time frame? Answer: 30 minutes
◉ A client, scheduled to receive one unit of packed red blood cells, has a
history of an allergic reaction to a transfusion in the past. What class of
medication will assist in preventing a reaction to the packed red blood
cell transfusion? Answer: Antihistamines
◉ A patient is advised to take a decongestant drug to relieve nasal
congestion associated with hay fever. The patient is not comfortable with
a nasal spray or drops and prefers an oral tablet. Which oral
decongestant drugs can be administered to the patient? Answer:
Pseudoephedrine
◉ The nurse is teaching a client about the potential for allergic drug
reaction. What statement made by a client suggests a need for further
teaching? Answer: "If you didn't have allergies as a child, you won't
develop allergies later in life."
