Question 1

Which principle(s) would be when teaching a patient to use a steroid inhaler? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Frequent oral hygiene is necessary. 
B) The inhaler should be used on a PRN basis only. 
C) Rinse and spit after inhalation of the medication. 
D) When taking a steroid drug as well as a bronchodilator, the bronchodilator should be administered first. 
E) Hold the breath for 10 seconds during inhalation of the medication. 
A) Frequent oral hygiene is necessary. 
B) The inhaler should be used on a PRN basis only. 
C) Rinse and spit after inhalation of the medication. 
D) When taking a steroid drug as well as a bronchodilator, the bronchodilator should be administered first. 
E) Hold the breath for 10 seconds during inhalation of the medication.

Question 2

What is true about arterial blood gases (ABGs)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) They are measured from an arterial sample. 
B) They measure partial pressures of carbon dioxide. 
C) They measure blood pH. 
D) They measure partial pressures of sodium 
E) They measure partial pressures of oxygen. 
A) They are measured from an arterial sample. 
B) They measure partial pressures of carbon dioxide. 
C) They measure blood pH. 
D) They measure partial pressures of sodium 
E) They measure partial pressures of oxygen.

Question 3

What is albuterol (Proventil) used to treat?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute bronchospasm 
B) Acute allergies 
C) Nasal congestion 
D) Dyspnea on exertion 
A) Acute bronchospasm 
B) Acute allergies 
C) Nasal congestion 
D) Dyspnea on exertion

Question 4

Which is a common expectorant in over-the-counter medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Dextromethorphan 
B) Diphenhydramine 
C) Guaifenesin 
D) Codeine 
A) Dextromethorphan 
B) Diphenhydramine 
C) Guaifenesin 
D) Codeine

Question 5

A child has been diagnosed with asthma and the nurse is providing education to the family.Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

A) "I will place the stuffed animals in the freezer overnight." 
B) "We will confine our dog to the kitchen area." 
C) "I should wash bedding in hot water." 
D) "A damp cloth should be used when I dust." 
A) "I will place the stuffed animals in the freezer overnight." 
B) "We will confine our dog to the kitchen area." 
C) "I should wash bedding in hot water." 
D) "A damp cloth should be used when I dust."

Question 6

A patient has questions regarding a recently prescribed antitussive agent.Which response by the nurse is the best?

Accepted Answer

A) "It will eliminate your cough at night." 
B) "It will reduce the frequency of your cough." 
C) "It should be used in the morning." 
D) "It should be taken before sleep." 
A) "It will eliminate your cough at night." 
B) "It will reduce the frequency of your cough." 
C) "It should be used in the morning." 
D) "It should be taken before sleep."

Exam 31: Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease

Which principle(s) would be when teaching a patient to use a steroid inhaler? (Select all that apply.)

What is true about arterial blood gases (ABGs)? (Select all that apply.)

What is albuterol (Proventil) used to treat?

Which is a common expectorant in over-the-counter medications?

A child has been diagnosed with asthma and the nurse is providing education to the family.Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

A patient has questions regarding a recently prescribed antitussive agent.Which response by the nurse is the best?

Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources

Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions

Drug Action Across the Life Span

The Nursing Process and Pharmacology

Patient Education to Promote Health

A Review of Arithmetic

Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety

Percutaneous Administration

Enteral Administration

Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of Parenteral Medications

Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Routes

Parenteral Administration: Intravenous Route

Drugs That Affect the Central Nervous System

Drugs Used for Sleep

Drugs Used for Parkinsons Disease

Drugs Used for Anxiety Disorders

Drugs Used for Mood Disorders

Drugs Used for Psychoses

Drugs Used for Seizure Disorders

Drugs Used for Pain Management

Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome

Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias

Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension

Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias

Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris

Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease

Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders

Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure

Drugs Used for Diuresis

Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease

Drugs Used to Treat Oral Disorders

Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Diseases

Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting

Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea

Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease

Corticosteroids

Gonadal Hormones

Drugs Used in Obstetrics

Drugs Used in Mens and Womens Health

Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of the Urinary System

Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders

Drugs Used for Cancer Treatment

Drugs Used to Treat the Muscular System

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Nutrition

Herbal and Dietary Supplement Therapy

Substance Abuse

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