The Respiratory System ATI Pharmacology
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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? - Ans>>Drowsiness
The most common adverse effect of diphenhydramine, a first-
generation antihistamine, is 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? - Ans>>Reduces
inflammation
Cromolyn sodium, a mast cell stabilizer, reduces inflammation by
inhibiting the inflammatory response.
, For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client
to avoid taking guaifenesin with combination over-the-counter
cold products? - Ans>>over-the-counter cold products can also
contain guaifenisin
Many combinations over-the-counter cold products contain
guaifenesin. A client taking both might be taking excessive
amounts of the drug. Combination products also contain multiple
drugs to treat different manifestations, some of which the client
might not have. All drugs have potential adverse effects, so the
client should use only those drugs required to treat existing
symptoms and only in the recommended amounts.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
Ans>>Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. The nurse should
include that this drug has which of the following adverse effects? -
Ans>>-Urinary retention
-Dry mouth
Muscle tremors is incorrect. Muscle tremors can occur with beta2
agonists, not with inhaled anticholinergics such as
Made Easy exam questions with verified
solutions.
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? - Ans>>Drowsiness
The most common adverse effect of diphenhydramine, a first-
generation antihistamine, is 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? - Ans>>Reduces
inflammation
Cromolyn sodium, a mast cell stabilizer, reduces inflammation by
inhibiting the inflammatory response.
, For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client
to avoid taking guaifenesin with combination over-the-counter
cold products? - Ans>>over-the-counter cold products can also
contain guaifenisin
Many combinations over-the-counter cold products contain
guaifenesin. A client taking both might be taking excessive
amounts of the drug. Combination products also contain multiple
drugs to treat different manifestations, some of which the client
might not have. All drugs have potential adverse effects, so the
client should use only those drugs required to treat existing
symptoms and only in the recommended amounts.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
Ans>>Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. The nurse should
include that this drug has which of the following adverse effects? -
Ans>>-Urinary retention
-Dry mouth
Muscle tremors is incorrect. Muscle tremors can occur with beta2
agonists, not with inhaled anticholinergics such as
