Which of these will increase the rate of excretion of theophylline? P. 351
Smoking
3 multiple choice options
In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established a recommendation that patients be informed
of the potential for neuropsychiatric events associated with which drug? P. 358
Leukotriene modifiers
3 multiple choice options
A 21-year-old patient newly diagnosed with mild persistent asthma reports to the family nurse practitioner that
she has used her albuterol inhaler at least four times in the past week due to dyspnea. She started using
inhaled corticosteroids 2 months ago. Her current peak flow spirometry results are 75% of personal best. Prior
to making any changes in treatment, the nurse practitioner should conduct which assessment? P.943
Review and observe the patient's use of the inhaled corticosteroid inhaler.
3 multiple choice options
,Which side effect is possible with use of beta-agonist bronchodilators? P. 341
Dizziness
3 multiple choice options
Which condition is the most common adverse drug reaction reported with ipratropium (Atrovent)? P. 354
Cough
3 multiple choice options
First-generation antihistamines are contraindicated in patients with which condition? P. 374
Narrow-angle glaucoma
3 multiple choice options
Which condition is a contraindication to the use of beta2 agonists? P. 339
Narrow-angle glaucoma
3 multiple choice options
, If any of the beta agonists are prescribed with digitalis glycosides, caution and careful monitoring of which
test is recommended? P. 349
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
3 multiple choice options
The APN recognizes that toxicity is found when serum theophylline levels reach which minimum value? P.351
25 mcg/mL
3 multiple choice options
Which statement regarding long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) is most accurate? P. 341
Single-ingredient LABAs should not be used alone.
3 multiple choice options
Smoking
3 multiple choice options
In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established a recommendation that patients be informed
of the potential for neuropsychiatric events associated with which drug? P. 358
Leukotriene modifiers
3 multiple choice options
A 21-year-old patient newly diagnosed with mild persistent asthma reports to the family nurse practitioner that
she has used her albuterol inhaler at least four times in the past week due to dyspnea. She started using
inhaled corticosteroids 2 months ago. Her current peak flow spirometry results are 75% of personal best. Prior
to making any changes in treatment, the nurse practitioner should conduct which assessment? P.943
Review and observe the patient's use of the inhaled corticosteroid inhaler.
3 multiple choice options
,Which side effect is possible with use of beta-agonist bronchodilators? P. 341
Dizziness
3 multiple choice options
Which condition is the most common adverse drug reaction reported with ipratropium (Atrovent)? P. 354
Cough
3 multiple choice options
First-generation antihistamines are contraindicated in patients with which condition? P. 374
Narrow-angle glaucoma
3 multiple choice options
Which condition is a contraindication to the use of beta2 agonists? P. 339
Narrow-angle glaucoma
3 multiple choice options
, If any of the beta agonists are prescribed with digitalis glycosides, caution and careful monitoring of which
test is recommended? P. 349
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
3 multiple choice options
The APN recognizes that toxicity is found when serum theophylline levels reach which minimum value? P.351
25 mcg/mL
3 multiple choice options
Which statement regarding long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) is most accurate? P. 341
Single-ingredient LABAs should not be used alone.
3 multiple choice options
