NS 208 Ch 38

Front

A patient with narrow-angle glaucoma asks for a nasal spray to alleviate cold symptoms like nasal congestion and runny nose. Which medication should the nurse suggest talking to the provider about?

Back

Azelastine

Front

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving diphenhydramine. The nurse notes that the patient has not voided for 12 hours. What action will the nurse take?

Back

Evaluate the bladder to check for distension.

Front

A patient arrives in the emergency department after developing a rash, runny nose, and sneezing after eating strawberries. What action will the nurse expect to take first?

Back

Assess heart rate, respiratory rate, and lung sounds.

Front

A patient who has seasonal allergies with a runny nose during the daytime reports increasing nighttime symptoms of coughing and sneezing that are interfering with sleep. The provider recommends diphenhydramine at bedtime. What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?

Back

You should be able to sleep better when you take this medication.

Front

Which decongestant is regulated to limit drug sales to individuals, with a 30-day limit of 9 grams? Options: Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine, Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrozoline

Back

Pseudoephedrine

Front

The nurse is caring for a patient hospitalized for an asthma exacerbation who reports taking diphenhydramine at home for allergic rhinitis and cough. The nurse will contact the patient's provider to request an order for which medication?

Back

Cetirizine

Front

A patient is admitted to the hospital after developing pneumonia. During the admission assessment, the patient reports having used a topical nasal decongestant spray for the past few weeks but thinks the nasal congestion is getting worse. What will the nurse do?

Back

The nurse will tell the patient the congestion will eventually clear up after stopping the spray.

Front

The patient who has nasal congestion asks the nurse to recommend a decongestant medication. The nurse performs a medication history and learns that the patient takes a beta blocker to treat hypertension. Which over-the-counter product would be most appropriate to recommend?

Back

Phenylephrine nasal

Front

A patient asks the nurse about using dextromethorphan for cough. Which of the following is FALSE regarding dextromethorphan? Psychosis, tachycardia, and seizures are potential adverse reactions. It should be used with caution in patients with asthma or bronchitis. Dextromethorphan is administered orally. It is classified as an antihistamine.

Back

It is classified as an antihistamine.

Front

A patient with a persistent nonproductive cough asks about a medication that will help with her cough but not cause sedation. the nurse will encourage the patient to discuss which medication with the provider.

Back

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