NUR 2571/NUR2571 FINAL EXAM: PROFESSIONAL
NURSING II FINAL EXAM / PN2 FINAL EXAM
REVIEW (LATEST 2022/2023)/100 Q&A/A+GRADE
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Chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by
Asthma
episodes of airway inflammation.
Severe asthma attack that does not respond to
Status Asthmaticus standard treatment.
Medical emergency!!
Wheezing
Cough
Asthma (Assessment)
Dyspnea
Chest tightness
A client with asthma has a Airways are closing and causing diminished breath
sudden decrease in sounds.
wheezes.... What does this Less ventilation is able to occur.
indicate? This is NOT good!
Patient experiencing inflammation in the airways will
retain CO2, putting them in respiratory acidosis.
Asthma ABGs
Remember PCO2 levels are 35 - 45; theirs will be
increased.
,The nurse is teaching a Answer: B, C; The client should wait at least 1 minute
client with chronic between inhalations. OTC products should not be
obstructive pulmonary added without consulting the prescriber. Dosages
disease (COPD) how to should be taken exactly as prescribed. Inhaler
administer multiple equipment should be cleaned with mild soap, rinsed,
medications by inhalation. and dried daily. The inhaler should be stored at room
Which statement by the temperature.
client indicates an
understanding of the
instruction? Select all that
apply.
a. "If my symptoms get
worse, I can double my
dosage."
b. "I will wait at least 1
minute between use of my
different inhalers."
c. "I should consult my
prescriber before using
over-the-counter
medications."
d. "I cannot rinse my
inhaler equipment
because it is not
supposed to get wet."
e. "I should store my
inhaler in the refrigerator
door between uses."
, A client reports Answer: A; Nervousness and tremors might be
nervousness and tremors experienced when salmeterol (a beta-agonist) is
after beginning drug newly administered, but they frequently decrease
therapy with salmeterol. over time. Clients should not terminate medication
Which statement by the use without consulting the prescriber. Caffeine would
nurse is most appropriate? exacerbate the problem. The symptoms are likely
a. "The symptoms are related to the medication, and not to the disease
common at first, but process.
decrease over time."
b. "Stop taking the
medicine because the
symptoms will only get
worse."
c. "Drinking coffee or tea
will help decrease the
symptoms."
d. "Those symptoms
indicate a worsening of
the disease process."
* Bronchodilators (SABAs)
- Albuterol (ProAir)
- Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
*Bronchodilators (LABAs)
- Salmeterol (Serevent)
- Formoterol (Perforomist)
Asthma (Pharmacological
Management) *Cholinergic Antagonist
- Ipratropium (Atrovent)
- Tiotropium (Spiriva)
*Corticosteroids
- Fluticasone (Ellipta)
- Beclomethasone (Qvar)
- Prednisone PO
NURSING II FINAL EXAM / PN2 FINAL EXAM
REVIEW (LATEST 2022/2023)/100 Q&A/A+GRADE
RASMUSSEN
Save
Terms in this set (76)
Chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by
Asthma
episodes of airway inflammation.
Severe asthma attack that does not respond to
Status Asthmaticus standard treatment.
Medical emergency!!
Wheezing
Cough
Asthma (Assessment)
Dyspnea
Chest tightness
A client with asthma has a Airways are closing and causing diminished breath
sudden decrease in sounds.
wheezes.... What does this Less ventilation is able to occur.
indicate? This is NOT good!
Patient experiencing inflammation in the airways will
retain CO2, putting them in respiratory acidosis.
Asthma ABGs
Remember PCO2 levels are 35 - 45; theirs will be
increased.
,The nurse is teaching a Answer: B, C; The client should wait at least 1 minute
client with chronic between inhalations. OTC products should not be
obstructive pulmonary added without consulting the prescriber. Dosages
disease (COPD) how to should be taken exactly as prescribed. Inhaler
administer multiple equipment should be cleaned with mild soap, rinsed,
medications by inhalation. and dried daily. The inhaler should be stored at room
Which statement by the temperature.
client indicates an
understanding of the
instruction? Select all that
apply.
a. "If my symptoms get
worse, I can double my
dosage."
b. "I will wait at least 1
minute between use of my
different inhalers."
c. "I should consult my
prescriber before using
over-the-counter
medications."
d. "I cannot rinse my
inhaler equipment
because it is not
supposed to get wet."
e. "I should store my
inhaler in the refrigerator
door between uses."
, A client reports Answer: A; Nervousness and tremors might be
nervousness and tremors experienced when salmeterol (a beta-agonist) is
after beginning drug newly administered, but they frequently decrease
therapy with salmeterol. over time. Clients should not terminate medication
Which statement by the use without consulting the prescriber. Caffeine would
nurse is most appropriate? exacerbate the problem. The symptoms are likely
a. "The symptoms are related to the medication, and not to the disease
common at first, but process.
decrease over time."
b. "Stop taking the
medicine because the
symptoms will only get
worse."
c. "Drinking coffee or tea
will help decrease the
symptoms."
d. "Those symptoms
indicate a worsening of
the disease process."
* Bronchodilators (SABAs)
- Albuterol (ProAir)
- Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
*Bronchodilators (LABAs)
- Salmeterol (Serevent)
- Formoterol (Perforomist)
Asthma (Pharmacological
Management) *Cholinergic Antagonist
- Ipratropium (Atrovent)
- Tiotropium (Spiriva)
*Corticosteroids
- Fluticasone (Ellipta)
- Beclomethasone (Qvar)
- Prednisone PO
