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1. A patient has been prescribed glucocorticoids for chronic asthma
management. After six months of treatment, they report frequent infections
and elevated blood sugar levels. What should the nurse consider regarding
these symptoms?
The patient may need a higher dose of glucocorticoids.
The patient should stop taking glucocorticoids immediately.
The symptoms are unrelated to glucocorticoid therapy.
The symptoms may indicate side effects of long-term glucocorticoid
use.
2. A 94-year-old patient has a severe dry cough. He is unsteady on his feet and
slightly confused. What is the best choice of medication for this patient?
benzonatate (tessalon perles) capsules
guaifenesin (mucinex)
codeine cough syrup
dextromethorphan (robitussin-DM) oral solution
3. Pt with a tracheostomy developed pneumonia. It is difficult for the pt to
cough up the thick, dry secretions. Best med?
dextromethorphan (robitussin-DM) oral solution
codeine cough syrup
guaifenesin (mucinex)
benzonatate (tessalon perles)capsules