Pharmacology NCLEX Respiratory Drugs Pre-Test |
Asthma, COPD, Bronchodilators & Corticosteroids |
2026 Update Complete Questions Provided A+
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A pt is taking IV aminophylline for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when evaluating for a
therapeutic response to the medication?
A. Drowsiness
B. Increased heart rate
C. Increased respiratory rate
D. Increased ease of breathing
D
A pt is an urgent-care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which
medication will be used for initial treatment?
A. An anticholinergic, such as ipratropium (Atrovent)
B. An antileukotiene, such as montelukast (Singulair)
C. A beta2 agonist, such as albuterol (Proventil)
D. A corticosteroid, such as fluticasone (Flovent)
C
After receiving a nebulizer treatment with a beta-agonist, the patient complains of feeling
slightly "nervous" and wonders if her asthma is getting worse. What is the nurse's best
response?
A. "This is an expected adverse effect. Let me take your pulse to check it."
B. "The next scheduled nebulizer treatment should be skipped."
C. " I will notify the physician about this adverse effect."
D. "We will hold the treatment for 24 hours."
A
A pt has prescriptions for 2 inhalers. One inhaler is a bronchodilator, and the other is a
corticosteroid. Which instruction regarding these inhalers is correct?
A. The corticosteroid should be taken first
B. The bronchodilator should be taken first
Asthma, COPD, Bronchodilators & Corticosteroids |
2026 Update Complete Questions Provided A+
Graded and Verified Answers
A pt is taking IV aminophylline for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when evaluating for a
therapeutic response to the medication?
A. Drowsiness
B. Increased heart rate
C. Increased respiratory rate
D. Increased ease of breathing
D
A pt is an urgent-care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which
medication will be used for initial treatment?
A. An anticholinergic, such as ipratropium (Atrovent)
B. An antileukotiene, such as montelukast (Singulair)
C. A beta2 agonist, such as albuterol (Proventil)
D. A corticosteroid, such as fluticasone (Flovent)
C
After receiving a nebulizer treatment with a beta-agonist, the patient complains of feeling
slightly "nervous" and wonders if her asthma is getting worse. What is the nurse's best
response?
A. "This is an expected adverse effect. Let me take your pulse to check it."
B. "The next scheduled nebulizer treatment should be skipped."
C. " I will notify the physician about this adverse effect."
D. "We will hold the treatment for 24 hours."
A
A pt has prescriptions for 2 inhalers. One inhaler is a bronchodilator, and the other is a
corticosteroid. Which instruction regarding these inhalers is correct?
A. The corticosteroid should be taken first
B. The bronchodilator should be taken first
