NURS 504 Exam 3 NEWEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Take the corticosteroid several minutes after the bronchodilator dose. -
CORRECTANSWER A patient is prescribed an inhalational corticosteroid therapy along
with bronchodilator therapy. Which of the following points should the nurse include in
the patient teaching plan?
Stop corticosteroid therapy immediately if you notice any adverse effects. Before each
dose of corticosteroid, rinse the mouth thoroughly with water. The corticosteroid drug
provides rapid relief during an asthma attack. Take the corticosteroid several minutes
after the bronchodilator dose.
beta2-adrenergic agonist -CORRECTANSWER What is the most common first-line
therapy for relief of an acute asthma attack?
inhaled steroid leukotriene modifier beta2-adrenergic agonist xanthine
Use strict oral hygiene.
Cleanse inhaler per package instructions.
,Use proper technique when administering dose. -CORRECTANSWER Which of the
following should a patient be advised to do to lessen the likelihood of developing oral
thrush with the use of an inhaled corticosteroid or mast cell aerosol? Select all that
apply:
Avoid eating after administration. Use strict oral hygiene. Cleanse inhaler per package
instructions. Use proper technique when administering dose. Only administer a dose
every other day.
They act locally to decrease release of inflammatory mediators -CORRECTANSWER
Why are inhaled steroids used to treat asthma and COPD?
They act locally to decrease release of inflammatory mediators They act locally to
improve mobilization of edema They act locally to increase histamine release They act
locally to decrease histamine release
Oropharyngeal Candida albicans infection -CORRECTANSWER A 36-year-old client is
prescribed inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for daily use. Which adverse effects should the
nurse closely monitor for in this client?
Delayed growth Suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis Hypotension
Oropharyngeal Candida albicans infection
, True -CORRECTANSWER Leukotriene receptor antagonists are administered orally.
True False
Albuterol first, wait five minutes and then follow with flunisolide -CORRECTANSWER
The client has been diagnosed with asthma and is being treated with two inhalers,
albuterol and flunisolide. The nurse teaches the client that the two medications should
be administered in what order?
Flunisolide first, wait five minutes and then follow with albuterol Albuterol first, wait five
minutes and then follow with flunisolide Flunisolide followed immediately by albuterol
Albuterol followed immediately by flunisolide
True -CORRECTANSWER Cromolyn should not be used during an acute asthmatic
attack.
True False
Fluticasone -CORRECTANSWER After teaching a group of students about leukotriene
receptor antagonists, the instructor determines a need for additional teaching when the
students identify which agent as an example?
Fluticasone Montelukast Zileuton Zafirkulast
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Take the corticosteroid several minutes after the bronchodilator dose. -
CORRECTANSWER A patient is prescribed an inhalational corticosteroid therapy along
with bronchodilator therapy. Which of the following points should the nurse include in
the patient teaching plan?
Stop corticosteroid therapy immediately if you notice any adverse effects. Before each
dose of corticosteroid, rinse the mouth thoroughly with water. The corticosteroid drug
provides rapid relief during an asthma attack. Take the corticosteroid several minutes
after the bronchodilator dose.
beta2-adrenergic agonist -CORRECTANSWER What is the most common first-line
therapy for relief of an acute asthma attack?
inhaled steroid leukotriene modifier beta2-adrenergic agonist xanthine
Use strict oral hygiene.
Cleanse inhaler per package instructions.
,Use proper technique when administering dose. -CORRECTANSWER Which of the
following should a patient be advised to do to lessen the likelihood of developing oral
thrush with the use of an inhaled corticosteroid or mast cell aerosol? Select all that
apply:
Avoid eating after administration. Use strict oral hygiene. Cleanse inhaler per package
instructions. Use proper technique when administering dose. Only administer a dose
every other day.
They act locally to decrease release of inflammatory mediators -CORRECTANSWER
Why are inhaled steroids used to treat asthma and COPD?
They act locally to decrease release of inflammatory mediators They act locally to
improve mobilization of edema They act locally to increase histamine release They act
locally to decrease histamine release
Oropharyngeal Candida albicans infection -CORRECTANSWER A 36-year-old client is
prescribed inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for daily use. Which adverse effects should the
nurse closely monitor for in this client?
Delayed growth Suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis Hypotension
Oropharyngeal Candida albicans infection
, True -CORRECTANSWER Leukotriene receptor antagonists are administered orally.
True False
Albuterol first, wait five minutes and then follow with flunisolide -CORRECTANSWER
The client has been diagnosed with asthma and is being treated with two inhalers,
albuterol and flunisolide. The nurse teaches the client that the two medications should
be administered in what order?
Flunisolide first, wait five minutes and then follow with albuterol Albuterol first, wait five
minutes and then follow with flunisolide Flunisolide followed immediately by albuterol
Albuterol followed immediately by flunisolide
True -CORRECTANSWER Cromolyn should not be used during an acute asthmatic
attack.
True False
Fluticasone -CORRECTANSWER After teaching a group of students about leukotriene
receptor antagonists, the instructor determines a need for additional teaching when the
students identify which agent as an example?
Fluticasone Montelukast Zileuton Zafirkulast
