NUR 502 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 4 | Questions and Answers | 2026 Updated | 100%
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A patient presents at the clinic with a dry nonproductive cough. The
patient is diagnosed with bronchitis, and it has been determined that
assistance is needed in thinning the sputum so the cough can become
productive. What does the nurse expect the physician will prescribe?
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Montelukast (singulair) Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Benzonatate (tessalon perles)
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
capsules
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, 2 of 50
Term
The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient asks
the nurse what COPD means. What would be the nurse's best
response?
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It means that the lungs are
It means that the airways are
functioning at a higher capacity than
temporarily blocked by mucus
normal
It means that the lungs have
It means that the lungs are inflamed been damaged in such a way
due to an infection that there airflow is limited in
and out of the lungs
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Decongestants are contraindicated in patients with all these except?
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, Pancreatitis Peptic ulcer
Heart failure Crohn's disease
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You have a patient that has severe persistent asthma. You understand
that _______________ is indicated for treatment for persons with severe
persistent asthma with a total IgE level of 500 IU/mL.
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Omalizumab Long-acting Beta-agonists
Inhaled Corticosteroids Montelukast
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5 of 50
Term
A patient, newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), calls the clinic and asks the nurse to explain what the
, newly prescribed medication are for. What would be the most
appropriate response by the nurse?
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The medications that have been
The medications are to reduce
ordered for you are to help
coughing and suppress mucus
relieve the inflammation and
production.
promote dilation of the bronchi.
The medications are to treat bacterial The medications are to manage
infections in the lungs. blood pressure and heart rate issues.
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Term
An inhaled sympathomimetic drug has been ordered for a teenage
athlete who has exercise-induced asthma. What should the patient be
instructed to do?
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Use the inhaler 30 to 60 minutes
Use the inhaler once a day regardless before exercising to ensure
of activity level peak therapeutic levels when
needed
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Questions and answers
1 of 50
Term
A patient presents at the clinic with a dry nonproductive cough. The
patient is diagnosed with bronchitis, and it has been determined that
assistance is needed in thinning the sputum so the cough can become
productive. What does the nurse expect the physician will prescribe?
Give this one a try later!
Montelukast (singulair) Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Benzonatate (tessalon perles)
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
capsules
Don't know?
, 2 of 50
Term
The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient asks
the nurse what COPD means. What would be the nurse's best
response?
Give this one a try later!
It means that the lungs are
It means that the airways are
functioning at a higher capacity than
temporarily blocked by mucus
normal
It means that the lungs have
It means that the lungs are inflamed been damaged in such a way
due to an infection that there airflow is limited in
and out of the lungs
Don't know?
3 of 50
Term
Decongestants are contraindicated in patients with all these except?
Give this one a try later!
, Pancreatitis Peptic ulcer
Heart failure Crohn's disease
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
You have a patient that has severe persistent asthma. You understand
that _______________ is indicated for treatment for persons with severe
persistent asthma with a total IgE level of 500 IU/mL.
Give this one a try later!
Omalizumab Long-acting Beta-agonists
Inhaled Corticosteroids Montelukast
Don't know?
5 of 50
Term
A patient, newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), calls the clinic and asks the nurse to explain what the
, newly prescribed medication are for. What would be the most
appropriate response by the nurse?
Give this one a try later!
The medications that have been
The medications are to reduce
ordered for you are to help
coughing and suppress mucus
relieve the inflammation and
production.
promote dilation of the bronchi.
The medications are to treat bacterial The medications are to manage
infections in the lungs. blood pressure and heart rate issues.
Don't know?
6 of 50
Term
An inhaled sympathomimetic drug has been ordered for a teenage
athlete who has exercise-induced asthma. What should the patient be
instructed to do?
Give this one a try later!
Use the inhaler 30 to 60 minutes
Use the inhaler once a day regardless before exercising to ensure
of activity level peak therapeutic levels when
needed
