NUR307 All Quizzes Questions & Answers 2024

NUR307 All Quizzes Questions & Answers 2024 The medication is contraindicated for viral infections. The medication is not effective for croup. Misuse could result in overdose. The medication is contraindicated for the child's symptoms.: Misuse could result in overdose. Several OTC cough and cold medicines for use in infants have been recalled voluntarily due to concerns about possible misuse that could result in overdoses. 57. A client calls the clinic and reports symptoms of a cold.The client is most concerned because the cold symptoms are preventing him from sleeping. The nurse would inform the client that what medication relieves cold symp- toms and aids sleep? Phenergan Diphenhydramine Epinephrine Antihistamine: Diphenhydramine 58. Which agent acts directly on the medullary cough center? Ephedrine Benzonatate Codeine Tetrahydrozoline: Codeine- Medulla (antitussive) benxonatate also antitussive but works directly on respiratory tract 59. The nursing instructor is discussing the use of nasal decongestants and shares what reason for their effectiveness? They treat multiple symptoms in a cost-effective manner. They come into direct contact with nasal mucosa. They are absorbed systemically. Their effects last for 48 to 72 hours.: They come into direct contact with nasal mucosa. 60. What type of cough is best treated with dextromethorphan? a dry, nonproductive cough a cough that is associated with an allergy to ragweed a cough that occurs when the client is exposed to airborne irritants an occasional, productive cough: a dry, nonproductive cough 61. The nurse is educating an adult client diagnosed with a nonproductive cough about the prescribed dextromethorphan. Which statement made by the client establishes the need for further clarification? "If I raise mucous, I will stop taking the drug and call my prescriber." "I will not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking a dose." "I will dilute the drug syrup with an equal amount of water." "The drug should only be taken as directed on the package.": "I will dilute the drug syrup with an equal amount of water." 62. A client is experiencing allergy symptoms after being exposed to environ- mental dust.This reaction involves the action of histamine, which is released by what cells? basophils lymphocytes platelets CD4 T cells: basophils and mast cells 63. Which assessment finding should prompt the nurse to suspect that the resident is experiencing an anticholinergic effect of diphenhydramine? urticaria wheezing on expiration blurry vision tinnitus: blurry vision 64. What intervention should be included in the care plan of a client experi- encing excessive respiratory tract secretions? deep breathing and coughing exercises administration of guaifenesin supplemental oxygen by nasal prongs administration of pseudoephedrine: deep breathing and coughing exercises With excessive respiratory tract secretions, mechanical measures (e.g., coughing, deep breathing, ambulation, chest physiotherapy, forcing fluids) are more likely to be effective than expectorant drug therapy. Research studies do not support guaifenesin's overall effectiveness, and many authorities do not recommend its use. Pseudoephedrine is not an expectorant, and supplemental oxygen will not loosen secretions. 65. What medication should be prescribed to minimize the risk associated with a blood transfusion for a client with a history of a previous transfusion reaction? diphenhydramine cetirizine epinephrine clemastine: diphenhydramine