Module 7 NURS 5334 exam with complete solutions.

Module 7 NURS 5334 exam with
complete solutions




Oral decongestants should be discouraged in patients with
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A. migraines
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B. allergic rhinitis
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C. cardiovascular disease
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D. chronic bronchitis - ANSWER- C. Cardiovascular disease

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A 19 year old asthmatic is admitted to the ED in severe bronchospasm. The
NP should order:
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A. nebulized beta 2 agonist
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B. a salmeterol type inhaled agonist
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C. an oral beta 2 agonist
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D. an inhaled corticosteroid - ANSWER- A. nebulized beta 2 agonist

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Regarding the use of long acting beta 2 agonists (LABAs), which of the
following is NOT true?
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, A. LABAs enhance the anti inflammatory actions of corticosteroids
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B. Use of LABAs is associated with small increase in risk of asthma death
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C. LABA use reduces the risk of asthma exacerbations
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D. LABAs can be used as monotherapy to relieve bronchospasms in asthma -
ANSWER- •
D. LABAs can be used as monotherapy to relieve bronchospasms in asthma

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The antitussive dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex by:
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A. Direct action on the cough center
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B. Anesthetizing the alpha receptors
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C. Causing CNS depression
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D. Decreasing the viscosity of the bronchial sec - ANSWER- •
A. Direct action on the cough center

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Your new 10 year old patient has asthma, and you decide to treat her with a
Beta 2 agonist. In considering the possible drug effects in the patient, you
would note the Beta 2 stimulants frequently cause:
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A. Direct stimulation of the renin system
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B. Hypoglycemia
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C. Increased Histamine release
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D. Increased pulse rate - ANSWER- D. Increased pulse rate

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Tiotropium bromide is an inhaled anticholinergic:
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A. Used for the treatment of COPD
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B. Used in the treatment of asthma