NUR 2092 Ch 54 Drugs acting on the
Upper Respiratory System Exam with
Correct Answers
A nurse caring for a client in the hospital is being discharged today with a
prescription for benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) 200 mg one capsule 3 times
daily. What would the nurse tell the client about this prescription during
discharge counseling? (Select all that apply.) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Benzonatate
can cause GI upset and sedation.
The client should drink plenty fluids.
While reviewing the medication histories, the nurse notices that several
clients regularly take over-the-counter dextromethorphan. Which client
does the nurse recognize as having an increased risk for developing an
adverse reaction to dextromethorphan based on his or her medical
, diagnosis and medication therapy? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔an adult diagnosed
with chronic depression being treated with a selegiline
The nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis who is receiving dornase
alfa by nebulizer to help thin secretions. What statement by the client
indicates a need for further instruction? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"I'm glad that this
medication will address all of my symptoms."
The pharmacology instructor is discussing the adverse effects of
diphenhydramine. Which is not one of these effects? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Excessive salivation
rebound congestion - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔rebound congestion
Which agent would the nurse instruct a client to use orally? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Pseudoephedrine
A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications and
expectorants?" What information should the nurse's response be based
upon? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Antitussives suppress coughing while expectorants
loosen bronchial secretions.
Upper Respiratory System Exam with
Correct Answers
A nurse caring for a client in the hospital is being discharged today with a
prescription for benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) 200 mg one capsule 3 times
daily. What would the nurse tell the client about this prescription during
discharge counseling? (Select all that apply.) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Benzonatate
can cause GI upset and sedation.
The client should drink plenty fluids.
While reviewing the medication histories, the nurse notices that several
clients regularly take over-the-counter dextromethorphan. Which client
does the nurse recognize as having an increased risk for developing an
adverse reaction to dextromethorphan based on his or her medical
, diagnosis and medication therapy? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔an adult diagnosed
with chronic depression being treated with a selegiline
The nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis who is receiving dornase
alfa by nebulizer to help thin secretions. What statement by the client
indicates a need for further instruction? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"I'm glad that this
medication will address all of my symptoms."
The pharmacology instructor is discussing the adverse effects of
diphenhydramine. Which is not one of these effects? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Excessive salivation
rebound congestion - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔rebound congestion
Which agent would the nurse instruct a client to use orally? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Pseudoephedrine
A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications and
expectorants?" What information should the nurse's response be based
upon? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Antitussives suppress coughing while expectorants
loosen bronchial secretions.
