Nsg 6005 midterm

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A+ Graded. 1. The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin... DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) 2. Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use ____ throughout their pregnancies. A. oral terbutaline B. prednisone C. inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide) D. montelukast (Singulair) 3. A stepwise approach to the pharmacologic management of asthma: A. Begins with determining the severity of the asthma and assessing asthma control B. Is used when the asthma is severe and requires daily steroids C. Allows for each provider to determine his or her personal approach to the care of asthmatic patients D. Provides a framework for the management of severe asthmatics but is not as helpful when patients have intermittent asthma 4. Infants with reflux are initially treated with: A. Histamine 2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) B. A PPI (omeprazole) C. Antireflux maneuvers (elevate the head of the bed) D. Prokinetic (metoclopramide) 5. Many patients self-medicate with antacids. Which patients should be counseled to not take calcium carbonate antacids without discussing with their providers or a pharmacist first? A. Patients with kidney stones B. Pregnant patients C. Patients with heartburn D. Postmenopausal women [Show More]

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