NSG 318 EXAM 3 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND THEIR REVIEWED
ANSWERS
What is the classification of on diphenhydramine?
Benadryl
What kind of properties do antihistamines do?
anticholinergic; dry up everything
What are the indications for diphenhydramine
Mild allergic reactions
What is photosensitivity?
skin is sensitive to sun light; wear sunblock
What is onset of diphenhydramine
15 minutes
What CAMs to avoid with diphenhydramine ?
Valerian Root and Kava
A client has been newly prescribed diphenhydramine.
The nurse has just completed discharge education for
this client. Which statement by the client requires
reinforcement by the nurse.
A. I should take this medication with food
B. I should use sunscreen while taking this medication
C. I should wait an hour before playing sports after
taking this medication
D. Hard candy can help with the side effects from this
medication
C
What are antitussive
,Suppress cough
Why do we cough
A cough is an important defense mechanism to rid the
airways of mucus and foreign bodies.
Why do we take antitussives
nonproductive cough; not used for wet cough
What is the classification of dextromethorphan?
Antitussive
What is the trade name of dextromethorphan
Robitussin
Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus
was properly positioned for the lateral projection?
A. The client states they experienced a decrease in
throat pain from 8 out of 10 to a 1 out of 10
B. the client successfully coughed up phlegm every
hour throughout the shift
C. The client states that they have seen a significant
decrease in the urge to cough for the last 2 hours
D. The client states they can breath through both
nostril 2 hours after administration
C
What do beta 2 adrenergic agonists do
amplify adrenergic (sympathetic) nervous system
What is the classification of albuterol
beta 2 adrenergic agonist
Where do beta 2 adrenergic agonists work in the
body? Do they dilate or constrict?
lungs, dilate
What is albuterol used for
asthma
What lab(s) are affected by albuterol?
, glucose (increases), potassium (decreases)
Adverse reactions of beta 2 adrenergic agonists
tremors, headache, restlessness, increased heart rate
You are caring for a client with a lower respiratory
condition with albuterol ordered q4h PRN for
wheezing. The client states that they are having
difficulty breathing. What is the priority nursing action
for this client?
A. administer alburterol STAT
B. call the respiratory therapist to administer the
albuterol
C. assess the client's lung sounds, respiratory rate,
and oxygen saturation
D. Ensure that albuterol has been given over 4 hours
ago prior to administration of the next dose
C
What do anticholinergics do?
These drugs block the effects of the parasympathetic
nervous system (Tachycardia, Hypertension) make
bronchioles bigger (Dilate)
What is the classification of tiotropium?
anticholinergic
What is the trade name of tiotropium?
Spiriva
Which client's medical history would the nurse use
caution when administer tiotropium?
A. a 65 year old client with COPD and low potassium
levels
B. a 45 year old client with COPD and cardiac
dysrhythmias
C. A 58 year old client with COPD and an anaphylactic
QUESTIONS AND THEIR REVIEWED
ANSWERS
What is the classification of on diphenhydramine?
Benadryl
What kind of properties do antihistamines do?
anticholinergic; dry up everything
What are the indications for diphenhydramine
Mild allergic reactions
What is photosensitivity?
skin is sensitive to sun light; wear sunblock
What is onset of diphenhydramine
15 minutes
What CAMs to avoid with diphenhydramine ?
Valerian Root and Kava
A client has been newly prescribed diphenhydramine.
The nurse has just completed discharge education for
this client. Which statement by the client requires
reinforcement by the nurse.
A. I should take this medication with food
B. I should use sunscreen while taking this medication
C. I should wait an hour before playing sports after
taking this medication
D. Hard candy can help with the side effects from this
medication
C
What are antitussive
,Suppress cough
Why do we cough
A cough is an important defense mechanism to rid the
airways of mucus and foreign bodies.
Why do we take antitussives
nonproductive cough; not used for wet cough
What is the classification of dextromethorphan?
Antitussive
What is the trade name of dextromethorphan
Robitussin
Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus
was properly positioned for the lateral projection?
A. The client states they experienced a decrease in
throat pain from 8 out of 10 to a 1 out of 10
B. the client successfully coughed up phlegm every
hour throughout the shift
C. The client states that they have seen a significant
decrease in the urge to cough for the last 2 hours
D. The client states they can breath through both
nostril 2 hours after administration
C
What do beta 2 adrenergic agonists do
amplify adrenergic (sympathetic) nervous system
What is the classification of albuterol
beta 2 adrenergic agonist
Where do beta 2 adrenergic agonists work in the
body? Do they dilate or constrict?
lungs, dilate
What is albuterol used for
asthma
What lab(s) are affected by albuterol?
, glucose (increases), potassium (decreases)
Adverse reactions of beta 2 adrenergic agonists
tremors, headache, restlessness, increased heart rate
You are caring for a client with a lower respiratory
condition with albuterol ordered q4h PRN for
wheezing. The client states that they are having
difficulty breathing. What is the priority nursing action
for this client?
A. administer alburterol STAT
B. call the respiratory therapist to administer the
albuterol
C. assess the client's lung sounds, respiratory rate,
and oxygen saturation
D. Ensure that albuterol has been given over 4 hours
ago prior to administration of the next dose
C
What do anticholinergics do?
These drugs block the effects of the parasympathetic
nervous system (Tachycardia, Hypertension) make
bronchioles bigger (Dilate)
What is the classification of tiotropium?
anticholinergic
What is the trade name of tiotropium?
Spiriva
Which client's medical history would the nurse use
caution when administer tiotropium?
A. a 65 year old client with COPD and low potassium
levels
B. a 45 year old client with COPD and cardiac
dysrhythmias
C. A 58 year old client with COPD and an anaphylactic
