Exam 7: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems

You are teaching an older adult patient about the antihistamine that was prescribed for the treatment of allergies. Which instructions would be appropriate to include? (Select all that apply.)

You are teaching a patient with newly diagnosed asthma about using the prescribed drugs to manage acute asthma symptoms. Which of the following statements made by the patient would indicate your teaching was effective?

What is the most common route used to deliver short-acting beta-adrenergic agonists?

A patient with allergies has been prescribed an antihistamine. Which response by the patient demonstrates understanding of the action of antihistamine drugs?

Which of the following patients is most at risk for overdose from the oral mucolytic drug guaifenesin?

Cromolyn is effective in which situations? (Select all that apply.)

What is a common side effect of inhaled anti-inflammatory drugs for asthma?

Which statement would be true in teaching a patient with hypertension about taking antihistamines?

Why are xanthine agents seldom used to treat asthma now?

What information should be included in the teaching plan for a patient who is prescribed an antitussive agent?

Which patient would not be a candidate for a leukotriene inhibitor as part of the treatment plan for mild asthma?

An older adult patient with glaucoma reports taking an antihistamine for allergy symptoms. What adverse effect of antihistamines would you alert this patient about?

Which side effects should you monitor for after a patient receives ipratropium (Atrovent)? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement regarding the action of decongestants is true?

An adolescent with a history of asthma needs a drug to prevent exercise-induced asthma while playing high school sports. Which drug would be appropriate for this use?

What symptom should you alert a patient taking a codeine-based antitussive to be aware of?

Which type of asthma problem is helped most directly by anti-inflammatory drugs?

Why are long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists not useful during an actual acute asthma attack?

Which statement made by the patient demonstrates understanding of the use of oral mucolytics?

Which responses are possible side effects of inhaled beta₂ adrenergic agonists? (Select all that apply.)