NUR378 / NUR 378 EXAM 2
Pharmacology at Concordia, St. Paul
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➢ Case-based questions (clinical scenarios)
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,During a routine checkup, a patient states that she is unable to take
the prescribed antihistamine because of one of its most common
adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has been
bothering this patient?
a. constipation
b. abdominal cramps
c. drowsiness
d. decreased libido
Answer
Drowsiness
A gardener needs a decongestant because of sinus problems and asks
the nurse whether he should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which
of these is a benefit of orally administered decongestants?
a. immediate onset
b. a more potent effect
c. lack of rebound congestion
d. shorter duration
Answer
lack of rebound congestion
,A patient is taking guaifenesin as part of treatment for sinus infection.
Which instruction will the nurse include during patient teaching?
a. increase fluid intake to help loosen and liquefy secretions
b. report clear-colored sputum to the prescriber
c. avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery because of the
sedating effects
d. report symptoms that last longer than 2 days
Answer
increase fluid intake to help loosen and liquefy secretions
The nurse will instruct patients about a possible systemic effect that
may occur if excessive amounts of topically applied adrenergic nasal
decongestants are used. Which systemic effect may occur?
a. heartburn
b. bradycardia
c. drowsiness
d. palpitations
Answer
palpitations
A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick
mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug
, will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
a. guaifenesin
b. benzonatate
c. diphenhydramine
d. dextromethorphan
Answer
guaifenesin
A patient has been advised to add an adrenergic decongestant nasal
spray to treat a cold. The nurse will include which instruction?
a. you won't see effects for at least 1 week
b. limit use of this spray to 3 to 5 days
c. continue the spray until nasal stiffness has resolved
d. avoid use of this spray if a fever develops
Answer
limit use of this spray to 3 to 5 days
When teaching a patient who will be receiving antihistamines, the
nurse will include which instructions? (select all that apply)
a. antihistamines are generally safe to take with OTC medications
b. take the medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption
Pharmacology at Concordia, St. Paul
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
This Exam contains:
➢ 100% Guarantee Pass.
➢ Multiple choice (single best answer)
➢ Multiple response
➢ Fill-in-the-blank for drug names or mechanisms
➢ Case-based questions (clinical scenarios)
➢ Matching questions
,During a routine checkup, a patient states that she is unable to take
the prescribed antihistamine because of one of its most common
adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has been
bothering this patient?
a. constipation
b. abdominal cramps
c. drowsiness
d. decreased libido
Answer
Drowsiness
A gardener needs a decongestant because of sinus problems and asks
the nurse whether he should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which
of these is a benefit of orally administered decongestants?
a. immediate onset
b. a more potent effect
c. lack of rebound congestion
d. shorter duration
Answer
lack of rebound congestion
,A patient is taking guaifenesin as part of treatment for sinus infection.
Which instruction will the nurse include during patient teaching?
a. increase fluid intake to help loosen and liquefy secretions
b. report clear-colored sputum to the prescriber
c. avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery because of the
sedating effects
d. report symptoms that last longer than 2 days
Answer
increase fluid intake to help loosen and liquefy secretions
The nurse will instruct patients about a possible systemic effect that
may occur if excessive amounts of topically applied adrenergic nasal
decongestants are used. Which systemic effect may occur?
a. heartburn
b. bradycardia
c. drowsiness
d. palpitations
Answer
palpitations
A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick
mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug
, will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
a. guaifenesin
b. benzonatate
c. diphenhydramine
d. dextromethorphan
Answer
guaifenesin
A patient has been advised to add an adrenergic decongestant nasal
spray to treat a cold. The nurse will include which instruction?
a. you won't see effects for at least 1 week
b. limit use of this spray to 3 to 5 days
c. continue the spray until nasal stiffness has resolved
d. avoid use of this spray if a fever develops
Answer
limit use of this spray to 3 to 5 days
When teaching a patient who will be receiving antihistamines, the
nurse will include which instructions? (select all that apply)
a. antihistamines are generally safe to take with OTC medications
b. take the medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption
