NRNP 6568 Respiratory Pharmacology Week 3 Study Guide 2026 |
Complete Review | Graded A+
1. A patient has been prescribed glucocorticoids for chronic asthma
management. After six months of treatment, they report frequent infections
and elevated blood sugar levels. What should the nurse consider regarding
these symptoms?
The patient may need a higher dose of glucocorticoids.
The patient should stop taking glucocorticoids immediately.
The symptoms are unrelated to glucocorticoid therapy.
The symptoms may indicate side effects of long-term glucocorticoid
use.
2. A 94-year-old patient has a severe dry cough. He is unsteady on his feet and
slightly confused. What is the best choice of medication for this patient?
benzonatate (tessalon perles) capsules
guaifenesin (mucinex)
codeine cough syrup
dextromethorphan (robitussin-DM) oral solution
3. Pt with a tracheostomy developed pneumonia. It is difficult for the pt to
cough up the thick, dry secretions. Best med?
dextromethorphan (robitussin-DM) oral solution
codeine cough syrup
guaifenesin (mucinex)
benzonatate (tessalon perles)capsules
, 4. A patient with asthma experiences an acute exacerbation while at work. What
should the nurse advise the patient to do first?
Increase fluid intake immediately.
Take a long-acting bronchodilator.
Sit down and rest without medication.
Use their rescue inhaler (short-acting beta-agonist).
5. If the 94-year-old patient also has a history of hypertension, which
consideration should be taken when prescribing cough medication?
Use expectorants to thin mucus despite hypertension.
Choose antibiotics to prevent secondary infections.
Prescribe a higher dose of antitussives for better effect.
Avoid medications that may raise blood pressure.
6. What is the definition of empiric therapy in the context of treating respiratory
conditions?
Empiric therapy is only used in cases of chronic bronchitis.
Empiric therapy requires confirmation of a specific pathogen before
treatment.
Empiric therapy is a treatment approach based on clinical
experience and knowledge rather than specific diagnostic tests.
Empiric therapy involves using antibiotics to treat viral infections.
7. A patient is prescribed two different types of inhaled medications for the
treatment of COPD. After administering the first medication, how long should
the nurse wait to administer the second medication?
Complete Review | Graded A+
1. A patient has been prescribed glucocorticoids for chronic asthma
management. After six months of treatment, they report frequent infections
and elevated blood sugar levels. What should the nurse consider regarding
these symptoms?
The patient may need a higher dose of glucocorticoids.
The patient should stop taking glucocorticoids immediately.
The symptoms are unrelated to glucocorticoid therapy.
The symptoms may indicate side effects of long-term glucocorticoid
use.
2. A 94-year-old patient has a severe dry cough. He is unsteady on his feet and
slightly confused. What is the best choice of medication for this patient?
benzonatate (tessalon perles) capsules
guaifenesin (mucinex)
codeine cough syrup
dextromethorphan (robitussin-DM) oral solution
3. Pt with a tracheostomy developed pneumonia. It is difficult for the pt to
cough up the thick, dry secretions. Best med?
dextromethorphan (robitussin-DM) oral solution
codeine cough syrup
guaifenesin (mucinex)
benzonatate (tessalon perles)capsules
, 4. A patient with asthma experiences an acute exacerbation while at work. What
should the nurse advise the patient to do first?
Increase fluid intake immediately.
Take a long-acting bronchodilator.
Sit down and rest without medication.
Use their rescue inhaler (short-acting beta-agonist).
5. If the 94-year-old patient also has a history of hypertension, which
consideration should be taken when prescribing cough medication?
Use expectorants to thin mucus despite hypertension.
Choose antibiotics to prevent secondary infections.
Prescribe a higher dose of antitussives for better effect.
Avoid medications that may raise blood pressure.
6. What is the definition of empiric therapy in the context of treating respiratory
conditions?
Empiric therapy is only used in cases of chronic bronchitis.
Empiric therapy requires confirmation of a specific pathogen before
treatment.
Empiric therapy is a treatment approach based on clinical
experience and knowledge rather than specific diagnostic tests.
Empiric therapy involves using antibiotics to treat viral infections.
7. A patient is prescribed two different types of inhaled medications for the
treatment of COPD. After administering the first medication, how long should
the nurse wait to administer the second medication?
