Question

PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Upper & Lower Respiratory Drugs Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. A patient has purchased a nasal decongestant for all members of the household to use. Which of the following instructions is a priority for the nurse to educate the patient about the drug? a Topical decongestants can sting or bum when used b. Rebound congestion can occur with topical decongestants C. Do not allow the tip to touch the nasal mucosa. d. Refrain from sharing the drug container with multiple users 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who as been using eucalyptus product for the treatment of nasal congestion What assessment question should the nurse ask about the use of this herbal medicine? a is the medication taken on an empty stomach? b. Is the patient pregnant? c. is the drug used in a humidifier d. Is the patient warming the medicine before use? 3. A patient experiencing a cough takes on OTC cough medicine. Under which condition should the patient consult the primary care physician Cough lasts more than 10 days Cough is accompanied by dizziness c. Frequency of coughing is 20 minutes d. Cough is accompanied by vomiting 4. A patient with cystic fibrosis may use which medication to reduce the viscosity of respiratory secretions Mucolytic b. Antitussive c. Expectorant d. Antihistamine 5. A patient is taking levothyroxine 150 mcg daily for hypothyroidism. Which of the following medications should be avoided in this client? a Potassium iodide b. Dextromethorphan c. Codeine d. Benzoate 6. Expectorants elicit their effect by which of the following mechanisms? Thinning secretions b. Breaking down thick mucus in the lower langs Depressing the cough center in the brain d. Anesthetizing stretch receptors in the respiratory passages

Answer 1

1 - 4 ( Refrain from sharing the drug container with multiple users as to prevent cross contamination between the users).

2 - C( Is the drug used in humidifier because adding the eucalyptus oil to humidifiers, clog the nebulizer causing humidifier unable to produce mist).

2- A (if the drug is taken on empty stomach because it might cause upset stomach and allergic reactions sometimes).

3 - D (when cough is accompanied by vomiting).

4 - A ( Mucolytic decreases the viscosity of mucus secretions in pulmonary diseases primarily in cystic fibrosis).