NURS 321 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GET IT 100% ACCURATE
Action for topical steroid decongestants - correct answer-
Anti-inflammatory action
Action of antihistamines - correct answer- Decrease
allergic response by competing for histamine receptor sites
passing the BBB
Action of decongestants - correct answer- Decrease the
overproduction of secretions by causing a local vasoconstriction
to the upper respiratory tract, decreasing inflammation of the
nasal membrane, and affecting the SNS (alpha receptors)
Action of Guaifenesin - correct answer- Increase
productive cough to clear the airway the liquefies the lower
respiratory tract secretions, reducing the viscosity of these
secretions and making it easier for the patient to cough them up
Action of oral decongestants - correct answer- Well
absorbed orally with an onset action ranging from 1-3 hours
, Actions of acetylcysteine - correct answer- Works by
breaking down the mucous to aid high-risk respiratory patients
in coughing up thick tenacious secretions
Adverse effects of acetylcysteine - correct answer-
Bronchospasms
Adverse effects of antihistamines - correct answer-
Drowsiness and sedation
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, eyes, mucous membranes,
blurred vision, tachycardia, urinary retention*
Adverse effects of antitussives - correct answer- Drying
effect on the mucus membrane
CNS adverse effects causing drowsiness and GI upset
Adverse effects of decongestants - correct answer- Local
stinging and burning
Rebound congestion
Adverse effects of guaifenesin - correct answer- Nausea,
vomiting, headache, dizziness, rash
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GET IT 100% ACCURATE
Action for topical steroid decongestants - correct answer-
Anti-inflammatory action
Action of antihistamines - correct answer- Decrease
allergic response by competing for histamine receptor sites
passing the BBB
Action of decongestants - correct answer- Decrease the
overproduction of secretions by causing a local vasoconstriction
to the upper respiratory tract, decreasing inflammation of the
nasal membrane, and affecting the SNS (alpha receptors)
Action of Guaifenesin - correct answer- Increase
productive cough to clear the airway the liquefies the lower
respiratory tract secretions, reducing the viscosity of these
secretions and making it easier for the patient to cough them up
Action of oral decongestants - correct answer- Well
absorbed orally with an onset action ranging from 1-3 hours
, Actions of acetylcysteine - correct answer- Works by
breaking down the mucous to aid high-risk respiratory patients
in coughing up thick tenacious secretions
Adverse effects of acetylcysteine - correct answer-
Bronchospasms
Adverse effects of antihistamines - correct answer-
Drowsiness and sedation
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, eyes, mucous membranes,
blurred vision, tachycardia, urinary retention*
Adverse effects of antitussives - correct answer- Drying
effect on the mucus membrane
CNS adverse effects causing drowsiness and GI upset
Adverse effects of decongestants - correct answer- Local
stinging and burning
Rebound congestion
Adverse effects of guaifenesin - correct answer- Nausea,
vomiting, headache, dizziness, rash
