NSG-318 Exam 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase fluid to decrease
viscosity of secretions.
Four major pulmonary disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic bronchitis, Bronchiectasis,
Emphysema, Asthma.
Restrictive lung disease - CORRECT ANSWER-A decrease in total lung capacity because of fluid
accumulation or loss of elasticity of the lung
COPD - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway obstruction with increased resistance to airflow.
Albuterol classification - CORRECT ANSWER-Beta 2 adrenergic agonist
Albuterol uses - CORRECT ANSWER-To treat asthma, prophylaxis and bronchospasm
Albuterol Mode of action - CORRECT ANSWER-Stimulates Beta 2 adrenergic receptors relaxing
bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation.
, Albuterol drug interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-- increased effects with other
sympathomimetics, MAOIs, and tricyclic antidepressants
- Antagonized effects with beta blockers
Albuterol Side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Tremors, agitation, anxiety, sweating,
nasopharyngitis, insomnia, GI distress
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) system effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper respiratory
Tiotropium (Spiriva) classification - CORRECT ANSWER-anticholinergic
Albuterol effects area - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower respiratory system.
Tiotropium (Spiriva) uses - CORRECT ANSWER-maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD
Tiotropium (Spiriva) mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER-blocks acetylcholine =
bronchodilation
Tiotropium (Spiriva) caution - CORRECT ANSWER-lactose hypersensitivity, narrow-angle
glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, renal impairment, breastfeeding, older adults
Tiotropium (Spiriva) drug interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased action with
parasympathomimetics
Tiotropium (Spiriva) side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Insomnia, sinusitis,
nasopharyngitis,hyperglycemia, joint pain, oral ulcerations, URI
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase fluid to decrease
viscosity of secretions.
Four major pulmonary disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic bronchitis, Bronchiectasis,
Emphysema, Asthma.
Restrictive lung disease - CORRECT ANSWER-A decrease in total lung capacity because of fluid
accumulation or loss of elasticity of the lung
COPD - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway obstruction with increased resistance to airflow.
Albuterol classification - CORRECT ANSWER-Beta 2 adrenergic agonist
Albuterol uses - CORRECT ANSWER-To treat asthma, prophylaxis and bronchospasm
Albuterol Mode of action - CORRECT ANSWER-Stimulates Beta 2 adrenergic receptors relaxing
bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation.
, Albuterol drug interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-- increased effects with other
sympathomimetics, MAOIs, and tricyclic antidepressants
- Antagonized effects with beta blockers
Albuterol Side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Tremors, agitation, anxiety, sweating,
nasopharyngitis, insomnia, GI distress
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) system effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper respiratory
Tiotropium (Spiriva) classification - CORRECT ANSWER-anticholinergic
Albuterol effects area - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower respiratory system.
Tiotropium (Spiriva) uses - CORRECT ANSWER-maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD
Tiotropium (Spiriva) mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER-blocks acetylcholine =
bronchodilation
Tiotropium (Spiriva) caution - CORRECT ANSWER-lactose hypersensitivity, narrow-angle
glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, renal impairment, breastfeeding, older adults
Tiotropium (Spiriva) drug interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased action with
parasympathomimetics
Tiotropium (Spiriva) side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Insomnia, sinusitis,
nasopharyngitis,hyperglycemia, joint pain, oral ulcerations, URI
