CHAPTER 54 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY. EXAM REVISION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024
UPDATE)
After teaching a group of nursing students about the uses of acetylcysteine, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following?
SATA
*Atelectasis due to mucus obstruction
*Ibuprofen overdosage
*Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis
*Posttraumatic chest conditions
*Tracheostomy care - ANSWER- Tracheostomy care
Atelectasis due to mucus obstruction
Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis
Posttraumatic chest conditions
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about expectorants. The students
demonstrate understanding when they identify which medication as an example?
a. Dextromethorphan
b. Acetylcysteine
c. Benzonatate
, d. Guaifenesin - ANSWER- Guaifenesin
The nursing instructor is teaching their lab students the best position for the administration of nasal
sprays. What position would the instructor teach the students?
High Fowler's
Side-lying
Supine
Semi-Fowler's - ANSWER- High Fowler's
A client is admitted after overdose with acetaminophen. What medication would the nurse expect
to be administered?
Daptomycin
Darbepoetin alfa
Acetylcysteine
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride - ANSWER- Acetylcysteine
A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications and expectorants?" What
information should the nurse's response be based upon?
a. Both drug types loosen bronchial secretions for ease of removal.
b. Antitussives suppress coughing while expectorants loosen bronchial secretions.
c. Antitussives liquefy bronchial secretions while expectorants assist in the expectoration of those
secretions.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024
UPDATE)
After teaching a group of nursing students about the uses of acetylcysteine, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following?
SATA
*Atelectasis due to mucus obstruction
*Ibuprofen overdosage
*Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis
*Posttraumatic chest conditions
*Tracheostomy care - ANSWER- Tracheostomy care
Atelectasis due to mucus obstruction
Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis
Posttraumatic chest conditions
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about expectorants. The students
demonstrate understanding when they identify which medication as an example?
a. Dextromethorphan
b. Acetylcysteine
c. Benzonatate
, d. Guaifenesin - ANSWER- Guaifenesin
The nursing instructor is teaching their lab students the best position for the administration of nasal
sprays. What position would the instructor teach the students?
High Fowler's
Side-lying
Supine
Semi-Fowler's - ANSWER- High Fowler's
A client is admitted after overdose with acetaminophen. What medication would the nurse expect
to be administered?
Daptomycin
Darbepoetin alfa
Acetylcysteine
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride - ANSWER- Acetylcysteine
A client asks, "What is the difference between antitussive medications and expectorants?" What
information should the nurse's response be based upon?
a. Both drug types loosen bronchial secretions for ease of removal.
b. Antitussives suppress coughing while expectorants loosen bronchial secretions.
c. Antitussives liquefy bronchial secretions while expectorants assist in the expectoration of those
secretions.
