NSG 318 EXAM 3 2026 FINAL PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY APLUS
◉ What are the indications for using Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Allergic rhinitis, common cold, motion sickness, urticaria
◉ What is the mechanism of action of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Competes with histamine at H1 receptor sites → blocks
histamine effects
◉ What are the key side effects of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision
◉ What nursing considerations should be taken when administering
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Avoid use with alcohol or CNS depressants; educate about
drowsiness; avoid driving
◉ Is Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) recommended for neonates or
patients with acute asthma?
Answer: Not recommended
,◉ What is the class of Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Antitussive
◉ What is the indication for Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Nonproductive cough
◉ What is the mechanism of action of Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Acts on cough center in medulla to suppress cough reflex
◉ What are key side effects of Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
◉ What nursing consideration should be taken with
Dextromethorphan in patients with asthma?
Answer: Caution in asthma
◉ What nursing consideration should be taken with
Dextromethorphan in patients with hepatic disease?
Answer: Caution in hepatic disease
◉ What should be avoided when taking Dextromethorphan due to
the risk of serotonin syndrome?
, Answer: MAOIs
◉ What should be encouraged to thin secretions when taking
Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Fluid intake
◉ What class of medication is Albuterol?
Answer: Beta₂-Adrenergic Agonist
◉ What are the indications for Albuterol?
Answer: Bronchospasm, asthma, COPD
◉ What is the mechanism of action of Albuterol?
Answer: Stimulates beta-2 receptors → bronchodilation
◉ What are key side effects of Albuterol?
Answer: Tremors, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness
◉ What should be monitored when a patient is using Albuterol?
Answer: Heart rate and respiratory status
QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY APLUS
◉ What are the indications for using Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Allergic rhinitis, common cold, motion sickness, urticaria
◉ What is the mechanism of action of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Competes with histamine at H1 receptor sites → blocks
histamine effects
◉ What are the key side effects of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision
◉ What nursing considerations should be taken when administering
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Answer: Avoid use with alcohol or CNS depressants; educate about
drowsiness; avoid driving
◉ Is Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) recommended for neonates or
patients with acute asthma?
Answer: Not recommended
,◉ What is the class of Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Antitussive
◉ What is the indication for Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Nonproductive cough
◉ What is the mechanism of action of Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Acts on cough center in medulla to suppress cough reflex
◉ What are key side effects of Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
◉ What nursing consideration should be taken with
Dextromethorphan in patients with asthma?
Answer: Caution in asthma
◉ What nursing consideration should be taken with
Dextromethorphan in patients with hepatic disease?
Answer: Caution in hepatic disease
◉ What should be avoided when taking Dextromethorphan due to
the risk of serotonin syndrome?
, Answer: MAOIs
◉ What should be encouraged to thin secretions when taking
Dextromethorphan?
Answer: Fluid intake
◉ What class of medication is Albuterol?
Answer: Beta₂-Adrenergic Agonist
◉ What are the indications for Albuterol?
Answer: Bronchospasm, asthma, COPD
◉ What is the mechanism of action of Albuterol?
Answer: Stimulates beta-2 receptors → bronchodilation
◉ What are key side effects of Albuterol?
Answer: Tremors, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness
◉ What should be monitored when a patient is using Albuterol?
Answer: Heart rate and respiratory status
