NURS 320 - INTERMEDIATE HEALTH
CARE CONCEPTS QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | NEW
UPDATE 2025
Upper Respiratory DO. Inflammation of the nasal mucosa - Caused by Infections or
Allergens
Rhinitis
What are the main S/S of rhinitis?
Postnasal drip (rhinorrea)
What can the DDX patch test for allergens tell us?
Tells us which specific allergen is the problem
What is Sinusitis?
Often called Rhinosinusitis - causes similar to Rhinitis
What are the S/S of sinusitis?
Facial "Pressure," Congestion
,What is the treatment of choice for sinusitis to releave the Facial "Pressure,"
Congestion?
Phenylephrine (Sudafed)
What is the treatment of choice for sinusitis symptom releif?
• Oral or topical decongestants to promote drainage
• Humidification
• Intranasal corticosteroids to decrease inflammation
• Analgesics to relieve pain
• Saline nasal spray to relieve congestion (Sinus Irrigation (Neti Pot) with salt
water)
• Increase fluid intake
What are the drugs used for Rhinitis/Sinusitis (aka Rhinosinusitis)?
• H1 Antihistamines; Fexofenadine (Allegra)
• Decongestants; Phenylephrine (Sudafed - vasoconstriction)
What patient teaching should you provide a patient taking Phenylephrine
(Sudafed)?
Short-term therapy no more than 3-5 days
,Can cause rebound congestion.
What are the A/E of decongestant Phenylephrine (Sudafed)?
· Rebound congestion
· CNS Stimulation (systemic):
- Agitation
- nervousness
- uneasiness
- vasoconstrictioN
· Can keep you awake
What intranasal Glucocorticoid / Steroid Sprays can we use to treat
Rhinitis/Sinusitis (aka Rhinosinusitis)?
-• Beclomethasone
, • Fluticasone (Flonase) Works very well for allergic causes
What are antipyretics?
NSAIDs
What is the max dose of Acetaminophen (APAP) for most (relatively healthy)
patients in 24hrs?
4g (4,000 mg)
What at home remedies can the RN provide a patient experiencing Rhinusitis S/S?
• Vit C
• Zinc
• Echinacea
in large doses can help improve the immune response
What type of infection is a flu infecton?
It is a Virus (viral infection), so Antibiotics don’t work
CARE CONCEPTS QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | NEW
UPDATE 2025
Upper Respiratory DO. Inflammation of the nasal mucosa - Caused by Infections or
Allergens
Rhinitis
What are the main S/S of rhinitis?
Postnasal drip (rhinorrea)
What can the DDX patch test for allergens tell us?
Tells us which specific allergen is the problem
What is Sinusitis?
Often called Rhinosinusitis - causes similar to Rhinitis
What are the S/S of sinusitis?
Facial "Pressure," Congestion
,What is the treatment of choice for sinusitis to releave the Facial "Pressure,"
Congestion?
Phenylephrine (Sudafed)
What is the treatment of choice for sinusitis symptom releif?
• Oral or topical decongestants to promote drainage
• Humidification
• Intranasal corticosteroids to decrease inflammation
• Analgesics to relieve pain
• Saline nasal spray to relieve congestion (Sinus Irrigation (Neti Pot) with salt
water)
• Increase fluid intake
What are the drugs used for Rhinitis/Sinusitis (aka Rhinosinusitis)?
• H1 Antihistamines; Fexofenadine (Allegra)
• Decongestants; Phenylephrine (Sudafed - vasoconstriction)
What patient teaching should you provide a patient taking Phenylephrine
(Sudafed)?
Short-term therapy no more than 3-5 days
,Can cause rebound congestion.
What are the A/E of decongestant Phenylephrine (Sudafed)?
· Rebound congestion
· CNS Stimulation (systemic):
- Agitation
- nervousness
- uneasiness
- vasoconstrictioN
· Can keep you awake
What intranasal Glucocorticoid / Steroid Sprays can we use to treat
Rhinitis/Sinusitis (aka Rhinosinusitis)?
-• Beclomethasone
, • Fluticasone (Flonase) Works very well for allergic causes
What are antipyretics?
NSAIDs
What is the max dose of Acetaminophen (APAP) for most (relatively healthy)
patients in 24hrs?
4g (4,000 mg)
What at home remedies can the RN provide a patient experiencing Rhinusitis S/S?
• Vit C
• Zinc
• Echinacea
in large doses can help improve the immune response
What type of infection is a flu infecton?
It is a Virus (viral infection), so Antibiotics don’t work
