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NURS 6521N WEEK 4 QUIZ – QUESTION AND ANSWERS – SET 3
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following will a nurse inform the patient is one of the most common adverse effects of
guaifenesin (Robitussin)?
Selected Answer: D.
Gastrointestinal distress
Correct Answer: D.
Gastrointestinal distress
Response The most common adverse effects of guaifenesin use are GI symptoms,
Feedback: including nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. Increased blood pressure, increased
blood glucose, and urinary retention are not commonly identified adverse
effects of this drug.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 70-year-old woman has a complex medical and a current drug regimen that includes
calcium and vitamin D supplements for osteoporosis, metformin (Glucophage) for type 2
diabetes, phenelzine (Nardil) for depression, and metoprolol (Lopressor) and furosemide
(Lasix) for hypertension. The woman is requesting dextromethorphan for the treatment of a
recurrent cough. What component of her drug regimen contraindicates the use of
dextromethorphan?
Selected Answer: D.
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Correct Answer: D.
Phenelzine (Nardil)
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Response Dextromethorphan can block neuronal uptake of serotonin and may produce
Feedback: serotonin syndrome. The concurrent use of dextromethorphan and metformin,
calcium supplements, and metoprolol is not problematic.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Children age 6 to 11 are recommended to start with what dosage of Allegra?
Selected Answer: A.
30 mg twice a day
Correct Answer: A.
30 mg twice a day
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Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is assigned to a patient who is receiving IV aminophylline. The nurse is aware that the
IV infusion rate should be
Selected Answer: B.
no more than 25 mg/minute.
Correct Answer: B.
no more than 25 mg/minute.
Response Aminophylline is more soluble than theophylline and is therefore preferred
Feedback: when IV administration is recommended. It is important to administer IV
aminophylline no faster than 25 mg/minute.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
After a recent history of shortness of breath that has become increasingly severe, a woman has
been prescribed ipratropium by MDI while she undergoes a diagnostic workup. What patient
teaching should the nurse provide to this patient?
Selected B.
Answer: “Make sure that you take this at the scheduled times, regardless of whether
you feel short of breath.”
Correct
B.
Answer:
“Make sure that you take this at the scheduled times, regardless of whether
you feel short of breath.”
Response
Ipratropium should be taken daily, despite the absence of symptoms.
Feedback:
Breathing exercises are not necessarily required and the drug controls
symptoms but does not cure lung diseases.
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NURS 6521N WEEK 4 QUIZ – QUESTION AND ANSWERS – SET 3
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following will a nurse inform the patient is one of the most common adverse effects of
guaifenesin (Robitussin)?
Selected Answer: D.
Gastrointestinal distress
Correct Answer: D.
Gastrointestinal distress
Response The most common adverse effects of guaifenesin use are GI symptoms,
Feedback: including nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. Increased blood pressure, increased
blood glucose, and urinary retention are not commonly identified adverse
effects of this drug.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 70-year-old woman has a complex medical and a current drug regimen that includes
calcium and vitamin D supplements for osteoporosis, metformin (Glucophage) for type 2
diabetes, phenelzine (Nardil) for depression, and metoprolol (Lopressor) and furosemide
(Lasix) for hypertension. The woman is requesting dextromethorphan for the treatment of a
recurrent cough. What component of her drug regimen contraindicates the use of
dextromethorphan?
Selected Answer: D.
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Correct Answer: D.
Phenelzine (Nardil)
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Response Dextromethorphan can block neuronal uptake of serotonin and may produce
Feedback: serotonin syndrome. The concurrent use of dextromethorphan and metformin,
calcium supplements, and metoprolol is not problematic.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Children age 6 to 11 are recommended to start with what dosage of Allegra?
Selected Answer: A.
30 mg twice a day
Correct Answer: A.
30 mg twice a day
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Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is assigned to a patient who is receiving IV aminophylline. The nurse is aware that the
IV infusion rate should be
Selected Answer: B.
no more than 25 mg/minute.
Correct Answer: B.
no more than 25 mg/minute.
Response Aminophylline is more soluble than theophylline and is therefore preferred
Feedback: when IV administration is recommended. It is important to administer IV
aminophylline no faster than 25 mg/minute.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
After a recent history of shortness of breath that has become increasingly severe, a woman has
been prescribed ipratropium by MDI while she undergoes a diagnostic workup. What patient
teaching should the nurse provide to this patient?
Selected B.
Answer: “Make sure that you take this at the scheduled times, regardless of whether
you feel short of breath.”
Correct
B.
Answer:
“Make sure that you take this at the scheduled times, regardless of whether
you feel short of breath.”
Response
Ipratropium should be taken daily, despite the absence of symptoms.
Feedback:
Breathing exercises are not necessarily required and the drug controls
symptoms but does not cure lung diseases.
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