Chapter 33: Drug Therapy for Asthma
and Bronchoconstriction Exam 2025
With 100% Correct Answers
After reviewing information about drugs used to treat lower respiratory system conditions, a
group of nursing students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify
which as an example of a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol
A 70-year-old client is being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with
theophylline. What will be a priority assessment by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Use of
nicotine
What action by the client would indicate that the client understands how to use an inhaler? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The client holds his or her breath for several seconds after compressing
the canister.
A client with asthma has been prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication. How does an anti-
inflammatory drug reduce this client's bronchoconstriction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Decreasing
airway hyperreactivity to stimuli
The parents of a 7-year-old client who has been diagnosed with allergic asthma are being taught
about their son's medication regimen. The nurse is teaching about the appropriate use of a
"rescue drug" for acute exacerbations. What drug should the nurse suggests the parents to use
in these situations? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol
Mr. Ashum is prescribed an albuterol inhaler as part of his treatment regimen for asthma. What
is the mechanism of action for this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol causes
relaxation of the bronchial smooth muscles.
, A 42-year-old male client has a history of smoking for 20 years. The client states he is feeling
fine and asks why stopping smoking is necessary. What information might the nurse share with
the client about smoking? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Smoking decreases the size of the tubes
leading to the lungs.
Respiratory symptoms are treated with many types of drugs, including - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔anti-inflammatory agents.
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with asthma about the disease. Which should the nurse
instruct the client to avoid because it may cause bronchoconstriction? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Extremely cold temperatures
The nurse is caring for a 38-year-old client who is beginning treatment with albuterol. Which
should the nurse identify as a potential adverse effect of the drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Tachycardia
The client's theophylline levels are increased when the lab results are added to the electronic
health record. The nurse questions the client about his intake of which? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Coffee
A male client presents with symptoms of bronchospasm that occurred during a birthday party
for his grandson. What medication would the nurse expect the health care provider to give the
client? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol
A nurse would expect to increase the dosage of theophylline if the client has a current history of
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Cigarette smoking
A client has been prescribed an inhaled steroid for the treatment of asthma. What information
should the nurse include when providing medication education to the client? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The medication is not intended to treat an acute asthma attack.
Promptly report a fever or any other indication of infection to your health provider.
and Bronchoconstriction Exam 2025
With 100% Correct Answers
After reviewing information about drugs used to treat lower respiratory system conditions, a
group of nursing students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify
which as an example of a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol
A 70-year-old client is being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with
theophylline. What will be a priority assessment by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Use of
nicotine
What action by the client would indicate that the client understands how to use an inhaler? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The client holds his or her breath for several seconds after compressing
the canister.
A client with asthma has been prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication. How does an anti-
inflammatory drug reduce this client's bronchoconstriction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Decreasing
airway hyperreactivity to stimuli
The parents of a 7-year-old client who has been diagnosed with allergic asthma are being taught
about their son's medication regimen. The nurse is teaching about the appropriate use of a
"rescue drug" for acute exacerbations. What drug should the nurse suggests the parents to use
in these situations? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol
Mr. Ashum is prescribed an albuterol inhaler as part of his treatment regimen for asthma. What
is the mechanism of action for this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol causes
relaxation of the bronchial smooth muscles.
, A 42-year-old male client has a history of smoking for 20 years. The client states he is feeling
fine and asks why stopping smoking is necessary. What information might the nurse share with
the client about smoking? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Smoking decreases the size of the tubes
leading to the lungs.
Respiratory symptoms are treated with many types of drugs, including - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔anti-inflammatory agents.
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with asthma about the disease. Which should the nurse
instruct the client to avoid because it may cause bronchoconstriction? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Extremely cold temperatures
The nurse is caring for a 38-year-old client who is beginning treatment with albuterol. Which
should the nurse identify as a potential adverse effect of the drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Tachycardia
The client's theophylline levels are increased when the lab results are added to the electronic
health record. The nurse questions the client about his intake of which? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Coffee
A male client presents with symptoms of bronchospasm that occurred during a birthday party
for his grandson. What medication would the nurse expect the health care provider to give the
client? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Albuterol
A nurse would expect to increase the dosage of theophylline if the client has a current history of
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Cigarette smoking
A client has been prescribed an inhaled steroid for the treatment of asthma. What information
should the nurse include when providing medication education to the client? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The medication is not intended to treat an acute asthma attack.
Promptly report a fever or any other indication of infection to your health provider.
