NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS SAUNDERS -
RESPIRATORY MEDS EXAMS ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A client has a prescription to take guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse
determines that the client understands the proper administration of
this medication if the client states that he or she will perform which
action?
1. Take an extra dose if fever develops
2. Take the medication with meals only
3. Take the tablet with a full glass of water
4. Decrease the amount of daily fluid intake
3. Take the tablet with a full glass of water
Rationale: Guaifenesin (Mucinex) is an expectorant and should be taken
with a full glass of water to decrease the viscosity of secretions. Extra
doses should not be taken. The client should contact the health care
provider if the cough lasts longer than 1 week or is accompanied by
fever, rash, sore throat, or persistent headache. Fluids are needed to
decrease the viscosity of secretions. The medication does not have to
be taken with meals.
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of naloxone hydrochloride
intravenously to a client with an intravenous opioid overdose. Which
supportive medical equipment should the nurse plan to have at the
client's bedside if needed?
, NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS SAUNDERS -
RESPIRATORY MEDS EXAMS ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
1. Nasogastric tube
2. Paracentesis tray
3. Resuscitation equipment
4. Central line insertion tray
3. Resuscitation equipment
Rationale: The nurse administering naloxone for suspected opioid
overdose should have resuscitation equipment readily available to
support naloxone therapy if it is needed. Other adjuncts that may be
needed include oxygen, mechanical ventilator, and vasopressors.
The nurse teaches a client about the effects of diphenhydramine
(Benadryl), which has been prescribed as a cough suppressant. The
nurse determines that the client needs further instruction if the client
makes which statement?
1. "I will take the medication on an empty stomach."
2. "I won't drink alcohol while taking this medication."
3. "I will use sugarless gum, candy, or oral rinses to decrease dryness in
my mouth."
4. "I won't do activities that require mental alertness while taking this
medication."
Rationale: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) has several uses, including as an
antihistamine, antitussive, antidyskinetic, and sedativehypnotic.
RESPIRATORY MEDS EXAMS ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A client has a prescription to take guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse
determines that the client understands the proper administration of
this medication if the client states that he or she will perform which
action?
1. Take an extra dose if fever develops
2. Take the medication with meals only
3. Take the tablet with a full glass of water
4. Decrease the amount of daily fluid intake
3. Take the tablet with a full glass of water
Rationale: Guaifenesin (Mucinex) is an expectorant and should be taken
with a full glass of water to decrease the viscosity of secretions. Extra
doses should not be taken. The client should contact the health care
provider if the cough lasts longer than 1 week or is accompanied by
fever, rash, sore throat, or persistent headache. Fluids are needed to
decrease the viscosity of secretions. The medication does not have to
be taken with meals.
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of naloxone hydrochloride
intravenously to a client with an intravenous opioid overdose. Which
supportive medical equipment should the nurse plan to have at the
client's bedside if needed?
, NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS SAUNDERS -
RESPIRATORY MEDS EXAMS ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
1. Nasogastric tube
2. Paracentesis tray
3. Resuscitation equipment
4. Central line insertion tray
3. Resuscitation equipment
Rationale: The nurse administering naloxone for suspected opioid
overdose should have resuscitation equipment readily available to
support naloxone therapy if it is needed. Other adjuncts that may be
needed include oxygen, mechanical ventilator, and vasopressors.
The nurse teaches a client about the effects of diphenhydramine
(Benadryl), which has been prescribed as a cough suppressant. The
nurse determines that the client needs further instruction if the client
makes which statement?
1. "I will take the medication on an empty stomach."
2. "I won't drink alcohol while taking this medication."
3. "I will use sugarless gum, candy, or oral rinses to decrease dryness in
my mouth."
4. "I won't do activities that require mental alertness while taking this
medication."
Rationale: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) has several uses, including as an
antihistamine, antitussive, antidyskinetic, and sedativehypnotic.
