Exam 40: Drugs for Upper Respiratory Disorders

A patient is admitted to the hospital after developing pneumonia.During the admission assessment,the patient reports having used a nasal decongestant spray for the past few weeks but thinks the nasal congestion is getting worse.The nurse will

The parents of a 3-year-old child tell the nurse that they are planning to give their child diphenhydramine (Benadryl)on a flight to visit the child's grandparents to help the child sleep during the flight.What will the nurse tell the parents about giving this drug?

A patient who has seasonal allergies with a runny nose during the daytime reports increasing nighttime symptoms of coughing and sneezing that are interfering with sleep.The provider recommends diphenhydramine (Benadryl)at bedtime.What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?

A patient who has narrow-angle glaucoma asks the nurse to recommend a medication to alleviate cold symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose.The nurse will suggest the patient talk to the provider about which medication?

A patient asks the nurse about using dextromethorphan for cough.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving diphenhydramine.The nurse notes that the patient has not voided for 12 hours.What action will the nurse take?

A patient who has a nonproductive cough will begin taking guaifenesin to help with secretions.When teaching this patient about the medication,the nurse will provide which instruction?

The nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will use intranasal dexamethasone (Decadron)after discharge home from the hospital.What information is important to include when teaching this patient about this drug?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)who has a persistent nonproductive cough asks about a medication that will not cause sedation.The nurse will encourage the patient to discuss which medication with the provider?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized for an asthma exacerbation.The patient reports taking diphenhydramine at home at night to help with symptoms of allergic rhinitis and cough.The nurse will contact the patient's provider to request an order for which medication?

A patient arrives in the emergency department after developing a rash,runny nose,and sneezing after eating strawberries.What action will the nurse expect to take first?

The patient who has nasal congestion asks the nurse to recommend a decongestant medication.The nurse performs a medication history and learns that the patient takes a beta blocker to treat hypertension.Which over-the-counter product will the nurse recommend?