The Respiratory System ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0

A nurse is teaching an adult client about diphenhydramine. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects while taking this drug? - Drowsiness A nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn sodium to prevent bronchospasm. The nurse should explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects? - Reduces inflammation For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client to avoid taking guaifenisin with combination over-the-counter cold products? - over-the-counter cold products can also contain guaifenisin A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals For which of the following reasons should a client attach a spacer to a metered-dose inhaler? - To increase the amount of drug delivered to the lungs A nurse is teaching a client who is taking prednisone for chronic asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Avoid taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Legal restrictions apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) because of which of the following risks? - Drug abuse A nurse is teaching a client about the use of antihistamines to treat allergic rhinitis. The nurse should explain that these drugs are effective because they perform which of the following actions? - Prevent histamine from binding to receptors A nurse is teaching a client about albu