The Respiratory System ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 2023

The Respiratory System ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 2023 A nurse is teaching an adult client about diphenhydramine. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects while taking this drug? Drowsiness 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? Reduces inflammation For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client to avoid taking guaifenisin with combination over-the-counter cold products? over-the-counter cold products can also contain guaifenisin A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals For which of the following reasons should a client attach a spacer to a metered-dose inhaler? To increase the amount of drug delivered to the lungs A nurse is teaching a client who is taking prednisone for chronic asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Avoid taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Legal restrictions apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) because of which of the following risks? Drug abuse A nurse is teaching a client about the use of antihistamines to treat allergic rhinitis. The nurse should explain that these drugs are effective because they perform which of the following actions? Prevent histamine from binding to receptors A nurse is teaching a client about albuterol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report which of the following as an adverse effect of this drug? Palpitations A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Wait 5 min between using the drug and another inhaled drug A nurse is monitoring plasma drug levels in a client who is taking theophylline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to see if the client's drug level indicates toxicity? Seizures A nurse is teaching a client about the use of beclomethasone to treat asthma. The nurse should explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects? Decreases inflammation A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of pseudoephedrine. Which of the following should the nurse include?