Exam (elaborations) NCLEX Review: Respiratory Questions (NCLEX Respiratory Questions )

Question 1 Dr. Jones prescribes albuterol sulfate (Proventil) for a patient with newly diagnosed asthma. When teaching the patient about this drug, the nurse should explain that it may cause: A Nasal congestion B Nervousness C Lethargy D HyperkalemiaMiriam, a college student with acute rhinitis sees the campus nurse because of excessive nasal drainage. The nurse asks the patient about the color of the drainage. In acute rhinitis, nasal drainage normally is: A Yellow B Green C ClearA male adult patient hospitalized for treatment of a pulmonary embolism develops respiratory alkalosis. Which clinical findings commonly accompany respiratory alkalosis? A Nausea or vomiting B Abdominal pain or diarrhea C Hallucinations or tinnitus D Lightheadedness or paresthesiaBefore administering ephedrine, Nurse Tony assesses the patient’s history. Because of ephedrine’s central nervous system (CNS) effects, it is not recommended for: A Patients with an acute asthma attack B Patients with narcolepsy C Patients under age 6 D Elderly patients