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ATI Med Surg Respiratory 2025/2026 /Verified
Questions And 100% Detailed Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who states she has been
taking phenylephrine nasal drops for the past 10 days for
sinusitis. The nurse should assess the client for which of
the following adverse effects of this medication?
A. Sedation
B. Nasal congestion
C. Productive cough
D. Constipation - ANSWER-B. Nasal congestion
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
dextromethropan to suppress a cough. The nurse should
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instruct the client to monitor for which of the following
adverse effects of this medication?
A. Diarrhea
B. Anxiety
C. Sedation
D. Palpitations - ANSWER-C. Sedation
A nurse is teaching the family of a child who has cystic
fibrosis and a new prescription for acetycsteine. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the
instructions?
A. "Expect this medication to suppress your cough."
B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten eggs."
C. "Expect this medication to cause euphoria."
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D. "Expect this medication to turn your urine orange." -
ANSWER-B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten
eggs."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should
instruct the client to monitor for which of the following
adverse reactions of this medication? (select all that apply)
A. Dry mouth
B. Nonproductive cough
C. Skin rash
D. Drowsiness
E. Urinary hesitation - ANSWER-A. Dry mouth
D. Drowsiness
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E. Urinary hesitation
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of fluticasone to
treat perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should use the spray every 4 hrs while I am awake."
B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks before the medication
takes a maximum effect."
C. "This medication can also be used to treat motion
sickness."
D. "I can use this medication when my nasal passages are
blocked." - ANSWER-B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks
before the medication takes a maximum effect."
ATI Med Surg Respiratory 2025/2026 /Verified
Questions And 100% Detailed Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who states she has been
taking phenylephrine nasal drops for the past 10 days for
sinusitis. The nurse should assess the client for which of
the following adverse effects of this medication?
A. Sedation
B. Nasal congestion
C. Productive cough
D. Constipation - ANSWER-B. Nasal congestion
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
dextromethropan to suppress a cough. The nurse should
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instruct the client to monitor for which of the following
adverse effects of this medication?
A. Diarrhea
B. Anxiety
C. Sedation
D. Palpitations - ANSWER-C. Sedation
A nurse is teaching the family of a child who has cystic
fibrosis and a new prescription for acetycsteine. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the
instructions?
A. "Expect this medication to suppress your cough."
B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten eggs."
C. "Expect this medication to cause euphoria."
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D. "Expect this medication to turn your urine orange." -
ANSWER-B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten
eggs."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should
instruct the client to monitor for which of the following
adverse reactions of this medication? (select all that apply)
A. Dry mouth
B. Nonproductive cough
C. Skin rash
D. Drowsiness
E. Urinary hesitation - ANSWER-A. Dry mouth
D. Drowsiness
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E. Urinary hesitation
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of fluticasone to
treat perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should use the spray every 4 hrs while I am awake."
B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks before the medication
takes a maximum effect."
C. "This medication can also be used to treat motion
sickness."
D. "I can use this medication when my nasal passages are
blocked." - ANSWER-B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks
before the medication takes a maximum effect."
