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A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications and expectorants?" What information should the nurse's response be based upon? A. Antitussives suppress coughing while expector... ants loosen bronchial secretions. B. Antitussives liquefy bronchial secretions while expectorants assist in the expectoration of those secretions. C. Both drug types loosen bronchial secretions for ease of removal. D. Antitussives kill cold viruses while expectorants liquefy bronchial secretions. - Ans-A An inhaled sympathomimetic drug has been ordered for a teenage athlete who has exercise-induced asthma. What should the patient be instructed to do? A) Use the inhaler every day at the same time each day. B) Use the inhaler as soon as the symptoms start. C) Use the inhaler 15 to 60 minutes before exercising to ensure peak therapeutic levels when needed. D) Use the inhaler 2 to 3 hours before exercising to ensure peak effectiveness. - Ans-C The nurse is caring for a 38-year-old client with asthma who has been started on albuterol. What assessment finding should the nurse most likely attribute to adverse medication effects? A. The client reports excessive thirst. B. The client's heart rate is 99 beats/minute. C. The client's oral temperature is 37.8°C (100°F). D. The client had diarrhea this morning. - Ans-B A nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant. Which of the following factors should the nurse assess before administering the drug?A. Blood pressure B. Motor coordination C. Auditory tests D. Vision - Ans-A Why are inhaled steroids such as ipratropium used to treat asthma and COPD? A. They act locally to improve mobilization of edema B. They act locally to decrease release of inflammatory mediators C. They act locally to decrease histamine release D. They act locally to decrease histamine release - Ans-B A patient is in the clinic to have blood drawn to assess his or her theophylline level. The patient is taking theophylline (Theo-Dur) and appears to being doing well on the drug. He or she reports no problems. What serum level will the nurse expect the patient to have? A) Between 0.5 to 5 mcg/mL B) Between 10 to 20 mcg/mL C) Between 25 to 35 mcg/mL D) Between 40 to 50 mcg/mL - Ans-B A client presents with a dry nonproductive cough. The client is diagnosed with bronchitis, and it has been determined that assistance is needed in timing the sputum so the cough can become productive. What does the nurse expect the provider will prescribe? A. Hydrocodone B. Benzonatate C. Dextromethorphan D. Guaifenesin - Ans-GuaifenesinA client is prescribed zafirlukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist. The nurse should evaluate the effectiveness of the medication therapy based on the long-term management of symptoms associated with which respiratory condition? A. Emphysema B. Pneumonia C. Asthma D. Chronic Bronchitis - Ans-C. Asthma A client recently began taking theophylline for treatment of asthma. Which changes in the client's lifestyle would suggest that the client understands proper use of the drug and management of the disease? A. avoiding caffeine B. limiting fluid intake to one liter a d [Show More]

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