Nurs1140 Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions and Answers Rated A

Nurs1140 Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions and Answers Rated A Which antihistamine drugs are considered as most sedative? Select all that apply. Clemastine (Tavist), doxylamine (Unisom), and cyproheptadine (Periactin) are antihistamine drugs that are highly sedative. Loratadine (Claritin) and desloratadine (Clarinex) are two of the least sedative antihistamine drugs. Which adverse effect would the nurse anticipate in a patient taking diphenhydramine? Urinary retention is a serious adverse effect of using antihistamines, especially first-generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Hypertension is caused by excessive use of nasal decongestants. Nasal irritation is caused by the use of nasal corticosteroids. Bronchospasm is an adverse effect of cromolyn, a potential mast cell stabilizer Which nasal decongestant is administered orally? Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is a nasal decongestant that is given in tablet form. Levocetirizine is an antihistamine. Oxymetazoline and phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) are also decongestants that are given as solutions. How many sprays is the maximum dose of cromolyn (NasalCrom) for treating allergic rhinitis? Six sprays of cromolyn (NasalCrom) is the maximum dose to be administered in each nostril of a patient with allergic rhinitis. Eight sprays is the maximum dose of flunisolide, an intranasal corticosteroid. The maximum dose of triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ), an intranasal corticosteroid, is 4 sprays. Two sprays is the recommended adult dose of intranasal corticosteroids such as ciclesonide (Omnaris) and fluticasone (Flonase).