The Respiratory System ATI Pharmacology Made
Easy 4.0 2023
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 albuterol. The nurse should instruct the client
to monitor for and report which of the following as an adverse effect of this drug?
Palpitations
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
Wait 5 min between using the drug and another inhaled drug
A nurse is monitoring plasma drug levels in a client who is taking theophylline.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to see if the client's drug
level indicates toxicity?
Seizures
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of beclomethasone to treat asthma. The
nurse should explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects?
Decreases inflammation
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of pseudoephedrine. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
Easy 4.0 2023
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 albuterol. The nurse should instruct the client
to monitor for and report which of the following as an adverse effect of this drug?
Palpitations
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
Wait 5 min between using the drug and another inhaled drug
A nurse is monitoring plasma drug levels in a client who is taking theophylline.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to see if the client's drug
level indicates toxicity?
Seizures
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of beclomethasone to treat asthma. The
nurse should explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects?
Decreases inflammation
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of pseudoephedrine. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
