BSN 346 (BSN346)

Drugs Affecting the Upper Respiratory System 1. A patient presents at the clinic with a dry nonproductive cough. The patient is diagnosed with bronchitis and it has been determined that assistance is needed in thinning the sputum so the cough can become productive. What does the nurse expect the physician will prescribe? A) Benzonatate (Tessalon) B) Guaifenesin (Mucinex) C) Dextromethorphan (Benylin) D) Hydrocodone (Hycodan) 2. A patient has been using guaifenesin for a cough that accom...

Pharmacology finals Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Nasal Decongestants Bronchodilators/Anti-asthmatics 1. A 29-year-old female patient has sinusitis, so the physician orders a topical nasal decongestant. What instructions should be given? A) Avoid becoming pregnant during decongestant therapy. B) Increase fluids to 2 L/d. C) Restrict fluids to 500 mL/d. D) Take the medication with meals A 29-year-old female patient has sinusitis, so the physician orders a topical nasal decongest...