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A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client. A client presents
to the clinic today with reports of shortness of breath while walking
and a cough for the past 3 months. Current Smoker, reports
smoking 1 pack per day for the past 55 years. History of
hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and depression. Alert and oriented
to person, place, and time. Dyspneic while walking in clinic.
Shallow, rapid breaths. Bilateral expiratory wheezing.
Nonproductive, dry cough. No pleural friction rub. No cyanosis,
accessory muscle use, or pursed lip breathing. Sinus tachycardia
rhythm, S1 S2, no murmurs or extra heart sounds. Radial and pedal
pulses +1 bilaterally. Pedal edema of lower extremities +1.
Chest X-ray, pulmonary function test, and laboratory tests ordered.
Provider reviewed results. Prescriptions ordered. -
correct answer ✅Oral candidiasis, hyperglycemia, bone loss
For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client
to avoid taking guaifenesin with combination over-the-counter cold
products?
a. Over-the-counter cold products can also contain guaifenesin
b. Blood glucose levels are increased
c. Rebound congestion is likely
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d. Medication tolerance is likely -
correct answer ✅a. Over-the-counter cold products can also
contain guaifenesin
Many combination OTC cold products contain guaifenesin. A client
taking both might be taking excessive amounts of the medication.
Combination products also contain multiple medications to treat
different manifestations, some of which the client might not have.
All medications have potential adverse effects, so the client should
use only those medications required to treat existing manifestations
and only in the recommended amounts
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn sodium to
prevent bronchospasm. the nurse should explain that the drug has
which of the following therapeutic effects?
a. Increases leukocyte activity
b. Blocks muscarinic receptors
c. Causes bronchodilation
d. Reduces inflammation -
correct answer ✅d. Reduces inflammation
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Cromolyn, a mast cell stabilizer, reduces inflammation by inhibiting
the inflammatory response.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a. Check heart rate before taking the drug.
b. Take the medication only as needed before exercising.
c. Rinse mouth after using the medication
d. Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals -
correct answer ✅d. Have laboratory tests performed at regular
intervals
Zileuton, a leukotriene modifier, can cause liver injury. The nurse
should monitor liver function once a month for 3 months, then
every 2 to 3 months during the first year of treatment
Legal restrictions apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine
because of which of the following risks?
Respiratory System Test Exam Questions
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A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client. A client presents
to the clinic today with reports of shortness of breath while walking
and a cough for the past 3 months. Current Smoker, reports
smoking 1 pack per day for the past 55 years. History of
hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and depression. Alert and oriented
to person, place, and time. Dyspneic while walking in clinic.
Shallow, rapid breaths. Bilateral expiratory wheezing.
Nonproductive, dry cough. No pleural friction rub. No cyanosis,
accessory muscle use, or pursed lip breathing. Sinus tachycardia
rhythm, S1 S2, no murmurs or extra heart sounds. Radial and pedal
pulses +1 bilaterally. Pedal edema of lower extremities +1.
Chest X-ray, pulmonary function test, and laboratory tests ordered.
Provider reviewed results. Prescriptions ordered. -
correct answer ✅Oral candidiasis, hyperglycemia, bone loss
For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client
to avoid taking guaifenesin with combination over-the-counter cold
products?
a. Over-the-counter cold products can also contain guaifenesin
b. Blood glucose levels are increased
c. Rebound congestion is likely
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d. Medication tolerance is likely -
correct answer ✅a. Over-the-counter cold products can also
contain guaifenesin
Many combination OTC cold products contain guaifenesin. A client
taking both might be taking excessive amounts of the medication.
Combination products also contain multiple medications to treat
different manifestations, some of which the client might not have.
All medications have potential adverse effects, so the client should
use only those medications required to treat existing manifestations
and only in the recommended amounts
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn sodium to
prevent bronchospasm. the nurse should explain that the drug has
which of the following therapeutic effects?
a. Increases leukocyte activity
b. Blocks muscarinic receptors
c. Causes bronchodilation
d. Reduces inflammation -
correct answer ✅d. Reduces inflammation
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Cromolyn, a mast cell stabilizer, reduces inflammation by inhibiting
the inflammatory response.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a. Check heart rate before taking the drug.
b. Take the medication only as needed before exercising.
c. Rinse mouth after using the medication
d. Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals -
correct answer ✅d. Have laboratory tests performed at regular
intervals
Zileuton, a leukotriene modifier, can cause liver injury. The nurse
should monitor liver function once a month for 3 months, then
every 2 to 3 months during the first year of treatment
Legal restrictions apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine
because of which of the following risks?
