Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs Practice Quiz 2
Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
- Respiratory Medications such as bronchodilators, inhaled glucocorticoids, leukotriene modifiers, antihistamines, nasal decongestants, expectorants and mucolytic agents, antiviral drugs. influenza vaccines, and TB medications.
- Diseases such as Chronic obstructive disease, asthma, tuberculosis, influenza, mycobacterium avium complex disease, pneumonia, and allergies.
Guidelines
To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:
- Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
- You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
- Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
- If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.
Q.1 Nurse Rita is giving instructions to her client who is taking antihistamine. Which of the following nurse teachings is appropriate for the client?
A. Avoid ingesting alcohol.
B. Be aware that you may need to take a decongestant.
C. Be aware that you may have increased saliva.
D. Expect a relief in 24 hours.
View AnswerQ.2 Daniel has vertigo, which antihistamine is best for his condition?
A. Terfenadine
B. Meclizine
C. Hydrocodone
D. Guaifenesin
View AnswerQ.3 Raul, a 20-year-old student, used to buy OTC drugs whenever he feels sick. Which of the following statements best describes the danger of self-medication with over-the-counter drugs?
A. Clients are not aware of the action of over-the-counter drugs.
B. Clients are not aware of the side effects of over-the-counter drugs.
C. Clients minimize the effects of over-the-counter drugs because they are available without prescription.
D. Clients do not realize the effects of over-the-counter drugs.
View AnswerQ.4 Shenaya will be having her exam in pharmacology tomorrow. She should be aware that antitussive is indicated to:
A. encourage removal of secretions through coughing.
B. relieve rhinitis
C. control a productive cough.
D. relieve a dry cough.
View AnswerQ.5 The nurse should instruct a client who is taking an expectorant to:
A. restrict fluids.
B. increase fluids.
C. avoid vaporizers.
D. take antihistamines.
View AnswerQ.6 When administering the methylxanthine theophylline, the nurse can expect:
A. Decreased pulmonary function
B. Increased pulmonary function
C. Increased residual volume
D. Decreased tidal volume
View AnswerQ.7 A client with which of the following conditions may experience a dangerous or fatal side effect of theophylline?
A. Cardiac disorder
B. Diabetes
C. Renal disease
D. Hepatic disease
View AnswerQ.8 To evaluate the effectiveness of theophylline therapy, which of the following laboratory values must be drawn?
A. Glucose
B. Hematocrit
C. Potassium
D. Theophylline levels
View AnswerQ.9 The effects of theophylline may be increased by:
A. Phenobarbital
B. Phenytoin
C. Rifampin
D. Cimetidine
View AnswerQ.10 Which of the following statements describes the action of antacids?
A. Antacids neutralize gastric acid.
B. Antacids block the production of gastric acid.
C. Antacids block dopamine.
D. Antacids enhance action of acetylcholine.
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