Week 3 Knowledge Check Questions
and Answers
The common cold is treated with empiric therapy. How can the nurse interpret this
meaning? - answers Medications only treat the symptoms.
Before administering an antihistamine to a patient, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for a history of which condition? - answers Urinary retention
Before administering an adrenergic decongestant, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for a history of which condition? - answers Diabetes mellitus
A 94-year-old patient has a severe dry cough. He has coughed so hard that the muscles
in his chest are hurting. He is unsteady on his feet and slightly confused. Which drug
would be the best choice for this patient's cough? - answers Dextromethorphan
(Robitussin-DM) oral solution
A patient with a tracheostomy developed pneumonia. It is very difficult for the patient to
cough up the thick, dry secretions he has developed. The nurse identifies which drug as
being most effective in helping this patient? - answers Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Which medication will the nurse teach a patient with asthma to use when experiencing
an acute asthma attack? - answers Albuterol (Ventolin)
A patient with chronic bronchitis calls the office for a refill of his albuterol inhaler. He just
had the prescription filled 2 weeks ago, but he says it is empty. When asked, he tells the
nurse, "I use it whenever I need it, but now when I use it, I feel so sick. I've been
needing to use it more often." What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? -
answers The nurse should ask the patient to come to the office for an evaluation of his
respiratory status.
A patient is prescribed two different types of inhaled medications for treatment of
COPD. After administering the first medication, how long should the nurse wait to
administer the second medication? - answers 5 minutes
Decongestants are contraindicated or to be used with extreme caution for clients
condition(s)? (Select all that apply.) - answers Cardiac disease, Diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, hyperthyroidism
What is/are the side effect(s) of long-term use of glucocorticoids? (Select all that apply.)
- answers Impaired immune response and Hyperglycemia
and Answers
The common cold is treated with empiric therapy. How can the nurse interpret this
meaning? - answers Medications only treat the symptoms.
Before administering an antihistamine to a patient, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for a history of which condition? - answers Urinary retention
Before administering an adrenergic decongestant, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for a history of which condition? - answers Diabetes mellitus
A 94-year-old patient has a severe dry cough. He has coughed so hard that the muscles
in his chest are hurting. He is unsteady on his feet and slightly confused. Which drug
would be the best choice for this patient's cough? - answers Dextromethorphan
(Robitussin-DM) oral solution
A patient with a tracheostomy developed pneumonia. It is very difficult for the patient to
cough up the thick, dry secretions he has developed. The nurse identifies which drug as
being most effective in helping this patient? - answers Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Which medication will the nurse teach a patient with asthma to use when experiencing
an acute asthma attack? - answers Albuterol (Ventolin)
A patient with chronic bronchitis calls the office for a refill of his albuterol inhaler. He just
had the prescription filled 2 weeks ago, but he says it is empty. When asked, he tells the
nurse, "I use it whenever I need it, but now when I use it, I feel so sick. I've been
needing to use it more often." What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? -
answers The nurse should ask the patient to come to the office for an evaluation of his
respiratory status.
A patient is prescribed two different types of inhaled medications for treatment of
COPD. After administering the first medication, how long should the nurse wait to
administer the second medication? - answers 5 minutes
Decongestants are contraindicated or to be used with extreme caution for clients
condition(s)? (Select all that apply.) - answers Cardiac disease, Diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, hyperthyroidism
What is/are the side effect(s) of long-term use of glucocorticoids? (Select all that apply.)
- answers Impaired immune response and Hyperglycemia
