Respiratory Medications Practice Quiz 1
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 A client with influenza is prescribed with an antiviral drug. The nurse determines that the client indicates an understanding of the treatment if he or she state the following?
A. I will take the medication exactly as prescribed
B. I will not be able to infect others while I am on this treatment
C. I will stop the medication once I feel okay
D. I will resume my usual activities because these medications have minimal undesirable effects
View AnswerQ.2 A client is to begin taking Rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse correctly teaches the client this medication:
A. Is to be discontinued after three months.
B. Is to be taken with food and antacids.
C. Take an additional dose once with skip dose.
D. Will cause orange discoloration of sweat, urine, and feces.
View AnswerQ.3 A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a long-term therapy of isoniazid (INH). The nurse plans to instruct the client to which of the following?
A. To discontinue vitamin supplements such as Vit B6.
B. To report an incidence of yellowish skin.
C. To increase intake of tuna for additional nutrition.
D. To drink alcohol in moderation.
View AnswerQ.4 A client has been taking isoniazid (INH). The client went to the health care facility with complaints of numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities. The nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from?
A. Impaired peripheral circulation.
B. Hypercalcemia.
C. Peripheral neuritis.
D. Guillan Barre syndrome.
View AnswerQ.5 A nurse is monitoring a client receiving an Ethambutol (Myambutol) for adverse effects. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a side effect of the medication, in which of the following?
A. Red-orange colored bodily secretions.
B. Damaged hearing.
C. Loss of balance.
D. Difficulty distinguishing the color red from green.
View AnswerQ.6 A client with tuberculosis is receiving Ethambutol (Myambutol). All of which are laboratories to be examined, except?
A. Complete blood count.
B. Liver function test.
C. Triglyceride level.
D. Uric acid level.
View AnswerQ.7 A nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving Pyrazinamide. Which of the following is not true regarding this medication?
A. Take the medication with food.
B. Photosensitivity is one of the side effects.
C. It enhances the effect of allopurinol.
D. Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus.
View AnswerQ.8 A client is taking streptomycin. The nurse explains the nervous system side effects of this medication. The nurse correctly states that this medication causes damage in which cranial nerve?
A. Cranial nerve VII.
B. Cranial nerve VIII.
C. Cranial nerve IX.
D. Cranial nerve X.
View AnswerQ.9 All of which are examples of antiviral influenza medications except?
A. Ethionamide (Trecator).
B. Amantadine (Symmetrel).
C. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
D. Zanamivir (Relenza).
View AnswerQ.10 Rifabutin (Mycobutin) is prescribed to a client with active Mycobacterium avium complex disease and tuberculosis. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing side effects in which of the following, except?
A. Tingling and numbness of the fingers.
B. Blurred vision.
C. Arthralgia.
D. Flu-like symptoms.
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