NURS 317 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
NURS 317 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 4 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A client is receiving an antihistamine through intranasal route for treatment of an
upper respiratory condition. The nurse should expect to administer which
medication?
a. Beclomethasone (Beconase)
b. Azelastine (Astelin)
c. Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
d. Mometasone (Nasonex) - correct answer b
A nurse is caring for a client receiving the antitussive dextromethorphan
(Robitussin A-C). What should the nurse emphasize during medication teaching
with the client?
a. The medication is irritating to the bronchial tree.
b. The cost of the medication can be expensive.
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c. The medication can cause motor dysfunction.
d. The client may use the medication for 14 days. - correct answer c
A client is using an intranasal oxymetazoline (Afrin) for treatment of nasal
congestion. Which instruction should the nurse include during client teaching?
a. Monitor respiratory rate.
b. Limit use of the drug to 3-5 days.
c. Drink plenty of fluids.
d. Use with caution with SSRIs. - correct answer b
A client will be receiving an opioid antitussive for a cough associated with a cold
infection. For what should the nurse assess in the client prior to administering the
medication?
a. Hypertension
b. Asthma
c. Headache
d. Sore throat - correct answer b
The client is receiving an antitussive with codeine for treatment of a cough. Which
statement made by the client requires further teaching by the nurse?
a. "I will avoid driving while I am on this medication."
b. "I will take my medicine with red wine to help me sleep."
c. "I will notify my doctor if my breathing changes."
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d. "I will keep this medication away from my children." - correct answer b
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic bronchitis and is prescribed
acetylcysteine to loosen bronchial secretions. The nurse should administer this
medication by which route?
a. Inhalation
b. Oral
c. Intravenous
d. Intramuscular injection - correct answer a
The client is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for treatment of a respiratory
allergy. Which statement best indicates that the client understands the drug
therapy?
a. "I will use my bronchodilator if my wheezing increases."
b. "I will report blurred vision, constipation, or urinary retention."
c. "This is the only drug I will need to treat my asthma attacks."
d. "I will use this drug only when I feel an attack coming on." - correct answer b
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed fluticasone (Afrin) for allergic
rhinitis. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the
healthcare provider?
a. Headache
b. Hypertension
NURS 317 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 4 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A client is receiving an antihistamine through intranasal route for treatment of an
upper respiratory condition. The nurse should expect to administer which
medication?
a. Beclomethasone (Beconase)
b. Azelastine (Astelin)
c. Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
d. Mometasone (Nasonex) - correct answer b
A nurse is caring for a client receiving the antitussive dextromethorphan
(Robitussin A-C). What should the nurse emphasize during medication teaching
with the client?
a. The medication is irritating to the bronchial tree.
b. The cost of the medication can be expensive.
,NURS 317 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
c. The medication can cause motor dysfunction.
d. The client may use the medication for 14 days. - correct answer c
A client is using an intranasal oxymetazoline (Afrin) for treatment of nasal
congestion. Which instruction should the nurse include during client teaching?
a. Monitor respiratory rate.
b. Limit use of the drug to 3-5 days.
c. Drink plenty of fluids.
d. Use with caution with SSRIs. - correct answer b
A client will be receiving an opioid antitussive for a cough associated with a cold
infection. For what should the nurse assess in the client prior to administering the
medication?
a. Hypertension
b. Asthma
c. Headache
d. Sore throat - correct answer b
The client is receiving an antitussive with codeine for treatment of a cough. Which
statement made by the client requires further teaching by the nurse?
a. "I will avoid driving while I am on this medication."
b. "I will take my medicine with red wine to help me sleep."
c. "I will notify my doctor if my breathing changes."
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d. "I will keep this medication away from my children." - correct answer b
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic bronchitis and is prescribed
acetylcysteine to loosen bronchial secretions. The nurse should administer this
medication by which route?
a. Inhalation
b. Oral
c. Intravenous
d. Intramuscular injection - correct answer a
The client is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for treatment of a respiratory
allergy. Which statement best indicates that the client understands the drug
therapy?
a. "I will use my bronchodilator if my wheezing increases."
b. "I will report blurred vision, constipation, or urinary retention."
c. "This is the only drug I will need to treat my asthma attacks."
d. "I will use this drug only when I feel an attack coming on." - correct answer b
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed fluticasone (Afrin) for allergic
rhinitis. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the
healthcare provider?
a. Headache
b. Hypertension
