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Pharm 180 Quiz 4 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What is the role of the nurse in educating a patient about
antihistamines?
Ans: Patients should avoid any alcoholic drinks and operating
heavy machinery
What information does the nurse need to ask the patient who states
that her symptoms have become worse since she has been using
oxymetazoline (Afrin) for nasal congestion?
Ans: How long have you been using the medication?
(It can cause rebound congestion if used for too long)
What education tips does the nurse need to educate the patient about
the use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) Spiriva?
Ans: They should not hear a whistling sound- this denotes that
the patient may not know how to appropriately use the inhaler.
Teaching will be required- educate patient to hold their breath
for at least 10 seconds to allow the medication to deposit in the
lungs
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Which information should the nurse teach the client regarding the
medication hydrocodone?
Ans: Patients should monitor bowel movements for
constipation
(Hydrocodone is an opioid- may cause constipation)
Which assessment findings would the nurse anticipate for a patient
taking pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?
Ans: It is a combination drug that can lead to an increase in
heart rate & blood pressure which can also lead to dysrhythmias
Which discharge instructions should the nurse provide regarding the
client's Prednisone, a glucocorticoid?
Ans: Patients should be notified to never stop the medication
abruptly and should be tapered down instead (This goes for any
glucocorticosteroids)
The nurse is preparing to administer medications on a pulmonary unit.
Which medication classes should the nurse anticipate administering?
Ans: One of the first nurses intervention should be to
administer O2 if the patients O2 sats are dropping
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
Pharm 180 Quiz 4 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What is the role of the nurse in educating a patient about
antihistamines?
Ans: Patients should avoid any alcoholic drinks and operating
heavy machinery
What information does the nurse need to ask the patient who states
that her symptoms have become worse since she has been using
oxymetazoline (Afrin) for nasal congestion?
Ans: How long have you been using the medication?
(It can cause rebound congestion if used for too long)
What education tips does the nurse need to educate the patient about
the use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) Spiriva?
Ans: They should not hear a whistling sound- this denotes that
the patient may not know how to appropriately use the inhaler.
Teaching will be required- educate patient to hold their breath
for at least 10 seconds to allow the medication to deposit in the
lungs
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Which information should the nurse teach the client regarding the
medication hydrocodone?
Ans: Patients should monitor bowel movements for
constipation
(Hydrocodone is an opioid- may cause constipation)
Which assessment findings would the nurse anticipate for a patient
taking pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?
Ans: It is a combination drug that can lead to an increase in
heart rate & blood pressure which can also lead to dysrhythmias
Which discharge instructions should the nurse provide regarding the
client's Prednisone, a glucocorticoid?
Ans: Patients should be notified to never stop the medication
abruptly and should be tapered down instead (This goes for any
glucocorticosteroids)
The nurse is preparing to administer medications on a pulmonary unit.
Which medication classes should the nurse anticipate administering?
Ans: One of the first nurses intervention should be to
administer O2 if the patients O2 sats are dropping
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