Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 10th
Edition
Complete Guide A+
Drowsiness
During a routine checkup, a patient states that she is unable to take the prescribed antihistamine
because of one of its most common adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has
been bothering this patient?
Increase fluid intake to help loosen and liquefy secretions.
A patient is taking guaifenesin (Mucinex) as part of treatment for a sinus infection. Which instruction will
the nurse include during patient teaching?
Guaifenesin
A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from therespiratory tract.
The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
Lack of rebound congestion
A gardener needs a decongestant because of seasonal allergy problems and asks the nurse whether he
should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which of these is a benefit of orally administered
decongestants?
Palpitations
A patient is taking a xanthine derivative as part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The nurse will monitor for which adverse effects associated with the use of xanthine derivatives?
Albuterol (SABA)
A patient is in an urgent care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which
medication will be used for initial treatment?
, Oral candidiasis and dry mouth
When educating a patient recently placed on inhaled corticosteroids, the nurse will discuss which
potential adverse effects?
Obtain an order for a spacer device
When evaluating a patient's use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), the nurse notes that the patient is
unable to coordinate the activation of the inhaler with her breathing. What intervention is most
appropriate at this time?
Constipation
A patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for
possible adverse effect?
Renal failure
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that
antacids containing magnesium need to be used cautiously in patients with which condition?
The entire capsule must be taken whole, not crushed, chewed, or opened.
A patient is taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
The nurse will include which statement in the teaching plan about this medication?
Antibiotic
A patient will be taking a 2-week course of combination therapy with omeprazole (Prilosec) and another
drug for a peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse expects a drug from which class to be
ordered with the omeprazole?
Prevent stress ulcers
A patient in the intensive care unit has a nasogastric tube and is also receiving a proton pump inhibitor
(PPI). The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the PPI is which effect?
Probiotics
Edition
Complete Guide A+
Drowsiness
During a routine checkup, a patient states that she is unable to take the prescribed antihistamine
because of one of its most common adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has
been bothering this patient?
Increase fluid intake to help loosen and liquefy secretions.
A patient is taking guaifenesin (Mucinex) as part of treatment for a sinus infection. Which instruction will
the nurse include during patient teaching?
Guaifenesin
A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from therespiratory tract.
The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
Lack of rebound congestion
A gardener needs a decongestant because of seasonal allergy problems and asks the nurse whether he
should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which of these is a benefit of orally administered
decongestants?
Palpitations
A patient is taking a xanthine derivative as part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The nurse will monitor for which adverse effects associated with the use of xanthine derivatives?
Albuterol (SABA)
A patient is in an urgent care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which
medication will be used for initial treatment?
, Oral candidiasis and dry mouth
When educating a patient recently placed on inhaled corticosteroids, the nurse will discuss which
potential adverse effects?
Obtain an order for a spacer device
When evaluating a patient's use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), the nurse notes that the patient is
unable to coordinate the activation of the inhaler with her breathing. What intervention is most
appropriate at this time?
Constipation
A patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for
possible adverse effect?
Renal failure
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that
antacids containing magnesium need to be used cautiously in patients with which condition?
The entire capsule must be taken whole, not crushed, chewed, or opened.
A patient is taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
The nurse will include which statement in the teaching plan about this medication?
Antibiotic
A patient will be taking a 2-week course of combination therapy with omeprazole (Prilosec) and another
drug for a peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse expects a drug from which class to be
ordered with the omeprazole?
Prevent stress ulcers
A patient in the intensive care unit has a nasogastric tube and is also receiving a proton pump inhibitor
(PPI). The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the PPI is which effect?
Probiotics
