Asthma Medications exam with correct answers.

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A patient is using an albuterol (Proventil) inhaler, which is a bronchodilator. Which of the
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following patient teaching interventions is important for the patient who is experiencing
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shortness of breath related to constriction of airways?
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A) Administer insulin to decrease hand shaking
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B) Administer ibuprofen (Advil) to decrease inflammation
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C) Exercise should be limited to one time per week
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D) Stop smoking due to the bronchoconstriction - correct answer✔✔D
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A patient is started on albuterol (Proventil). What reaction should the patient be instructed on?
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A) Polydipsia will occur.
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B) Tachycardia will occur.
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C) Hypotension will occur.
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D) Diarrhea will occur. - correct answer✔✔B
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,A patient is admitted to the emergency room with inspiratory stridor and air hunger after a bee
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sting. Which of the following medications will the nurse prepare for administration?
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A) Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
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B) Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
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C) Cromolyn (Intal)
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D) Pseudoephedrine - correct answer✔✔B
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A patient is instructed on the administration of inhaled corticosteroid agents to treat asthma.
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How do inhaled corticosteroid agents assist in the treatment of asthma?
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A) Inhaled corticosteroid agents will depress the central nervous system.
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B) Inhaled corticosteroid agents will reduce respiratory rate.
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C) Inhaled corticosteroid agents will reduce bronchodilation.
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D) Inhaled corticosteroid agents will reduce airway inflammation. - correct answer✔✔D
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A patient is prescribed an adrenergic bronchodilator for airway constriction. Which of the
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following conditions will require it to be administered cautiously?
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A) Liver failure |||\\\ |||\\\

, B) Renal failure
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C) Respiratory constriction
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D) Seizure disorder - correct answer✔✔D
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A patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications are
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contraindicated for the treatment of acute asthma? |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




A) Aminophylline
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B) Cromolyn (Intal)
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C) Albuterol (Proventil)
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D) Corticosteroids - correct answer✔✔B
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A child is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid agent to decrease respiratory inflammation
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related to exposure to an animal. The patient's parent administers high doses of the therapy
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after 2 days of administration. What is the patient at risk for?
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A) Adrenal insufficiency
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B) Tachycardia
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C) Edema |||\\\