NUR 521 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
List the main Bronchodilators. - ANS B-Beta2 agonists
A-Anticholinergic agents
M-Methylxanthine Derivatives
List the main Anti-Inflammatories - ANS S-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods
L-Leukotriene Modifiers
M-Mast Cell Stabilizers
List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs - ANS D-Decongestants
A-Antitussives
A-Antihistamines
E-Expectorants
What is the PT for antitussives? - ANS Non-productive cough.
What is the PD for antitussives? - ANS CNS Medulla cough center
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, What are some contraindications for antitussives? - ANS Asthma, COPD, CAL, or anything that
stops the cough reflex
List adverse effects for antitussives. - ANS Drowsiness, nausea, irritability, OD for euphoric
effects
List the food/drug interactions for antitussives. - ANS MAOI's, fluoxetine, quinidine
What are the nursing education steps for antitussives? - ANS Adhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives? - ANS Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives? - ANS Codeine (hydrocodone),
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the PT for decongestants? - ANS Reduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants? - ANS vasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
What is the PK for decongestants? - ANS Oral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
List the main Bronchodilators. - ANS B-Beta2 agonists
A-Anticholinergic agents
M-Methylxanthine Derivatives
List the main Anti-Inflammatories - ANS S-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods
L-Leukotriene Modifiers
M-Mast Cell Stabilizers
List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs - ANS D-Decongestants
A-Antitussives
A-Antihistamines
E-Expectorants
What is the PT for antitussives? - ANS Non-productive cough.
What is the PD for antitussives? - ANS CNS Medulla cough center
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, What are some contraindications for antitussives? - ANS Asthma, COPD, CAL, or anything that
stops the cough reflex
List adverse effects for antitussives. - ANS Drowsiness, nausea, irritability, OD for euphoric
effects
List the food/drug interactions for antitussives. - ANS MAOI's, fluoxetine, quinidine
What are the nursing education steps for antitussives? - ANS Adhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives? - ANS Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives? - ANS Codeine (hydrocodone),
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the PT for decongestants? - ANS Reduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants? - ANS vasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
What is the PK for decongestants? - ANS Oral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
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