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NURS 3320 Exam 3 with 100% Accurate
Solutions Graded A+ 2025-2026
You're giving a patient their inhaler. They ask why it is given as an inhaler instead
of a pill. What would you tell the patient?
An inhaler is absorbed better and quicker into the lungs
You are providing education on bronchodilators. The patient asks how they affect
their airway. What would you tell them?
Bronchodilators widens the airway
A patient is taking a long term inhaler, and has not had an asthma attack in a while.
This is because long term inhalers...
Prevent and decrease chances of an asthma attack
Why would a patient use an inhaler or nebulizer?
it goes directly into the lungs
How should a patient store their spacer?
keep it in a dry place; when cleaning, rinse with water and allow it to air dry
What are 3 things to teach regarding Atrovent?
1) report increased shortness of breath
2) use it every day
3) report urinary retention or urinary changes
What are 2 important teaching points to provide surrounding asthma?
1) drink additional fluids because it liquifies mucus
2) eat small, frequent meals to get rid of fatigue
Atrovent is contraindicated in people with what allergy?
soy
What is the normal range for digoxin levels?
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0.8-2
How long before exercise should a patient with asthma take their inhaler?
15-30 mins before
Atrovent leaves a bitter taste in a patient's mouth. What can a patient do to reduce
this sensation?
rinse mouth before use
Mast cell stabilizers provide _____ term control for asthma
long
Dry powder inhalers are activated by...
inhalation
Leukotriene modifiers prevent...
asthma
What is the duration of Albuterol?
2-6 hours; a short-acting inhaler
Inhaled corticosteroids puts patients at risk for what kind of infection?
oral fungal
Beta adrenergic agonist use puts a patient at risk for....
tachycardia
COPD includes which diseases?
asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or a combination
As COPD progresses, it can become...
emphysema
A patient diagnosed with COPD asks if there is anything they can do to lessen their
symptoms? What is the nurse's response?
smoking worsens symptoms of COPD, quitting can help to lessen symptoms
NURS3320
NURS 3320 Exam 3 with 100% Accurate
Solutions Graded A+ 2025-2026
You're giving a patient their inhaler. They ask why it is given as an inhaler instead
of a pill. What would you tell the patient?
An inhaler is absorbed better and quicker into the lungs
You are providing education on bronchodilators. The patient asks how they affect
their airway. What would you tell them?
Bronchodilators widens the airway
A patient is taking a long term inhaler, and has not had an asthma attack in a while.
This is because long term inhalers...
Prevent and decrease chances of an asthma attack
Why would a patient use an inhaler or nebulizer?
it goes directly into the lungs
How should a patient store their spacer?
keep it in a dry place; when cleaning, rinse with water and allow it to air dry
What are 3 things to teach regarding Atrovent?
1) report increased shortness of breath
2) use it every day
3) report urinary retention or urinary changes
What are 2 important teaching points to provide surrounding asthma?
1) drink additional fluids because it liquifies mucus
2) eat small, frequent meals to get rid of fatigue
Atrovent is contraindicated in people with what allergy?
soy
What is the normal range for digoxin levels?
NURS3320
, NURS3320
0.8-2
How long before exercise should a patient with asthma take their inhaler?
15-30 mins before
Atrovent leaves a bitter taste in a patient's mouth. What can a patient do to reduce
this sensation?
rinse mouth before use
Mast cell stabilizers provide _____ term control for asthma
long
Dry powder inhalers are activated by...
inhalation
Leukotriene modifiers prevent...
asthma
What is the duration of Albuterol?
2-6 hours; a short-acting inhaler
Inhaled corticosteroids puts patients at risk for what kind of infection?
oral fungal
Beta adrenergic agonist use puts a patient at risk for....
tachycardia
COPD includes which diseases?
asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or a combination
As COPD progresses, it can become...
emphysema
A patient diagnosed with COPD asks if there is anything they can do to lessen their
symptoms? What is the nurse's response?
smoking worsens symptoms of COPD, quitting can help to lessen symptoms
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