ATI PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE

ATI PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE Answers Marked With * Respiratory Medications 1. Which of the following is a second generation H1 antagonist (antihistamine) that causes less sedation than the 1st generation antihistamines? A. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) B. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) C. Promethazine (Phenergan) D. Loratadine (Claritin) * 2. A nurse is caring for a client who states she has been taking phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) nasal drops for the past 10 days for her upper respiratory symptoms. The nurse has warned the client not to use Neo-Synephrine for more than 3 days. Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of this medication? A. Rebound congestion B. Hypertension C. Agitation D. Reduction in nasal membrane inflammation * 3. A preschool child recently diagnoses with cystic fibrosis has a new prescription for acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). The nurse teaches the client and her family that the purpose of this medication is to do which of the following? A. Suppress cough B. Loosen secretions * C. Decrease pain D. Minimize nasal congestion 4. A nurse is evaluating a client’s understanding of the teaching about the use of fluticasone (Flonase) to treat perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicate he understands the teaching?