Respiratory Medications 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 A Cromolyn sodium (Intal) inhaler is prescribed to a client with asthma. A nurse provides instructions regarding the side effects of this medication. The nurse tells the client that which undesirable effect is associated with this medication?
A. Wheezing.
B. Insomnia.
C. Hypotension.
D. Constipation.
View AnswerQ.2 A client is prescribed with Guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the client understands the proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will:
A. Drink extra fluids while taking this medication.
B. Take the medication with meals only.
C. Take an additional dose once fever and cough persist.
D. Limit oral fluid intake.
View AnswerQ.3 A nurse is about to administer Albuterol (Ventolin HFA) 2 puff and Budesonide (Pulmicort Turbohaler) 2 puff by metered dose inhaler. The nurse plans to administer by?
A. Alternating with a single puff each, starting with albuterol.
B. Alternating with a single puff each, starting with budesonide.
C. Budesonide inhaler first then the albuterol.
D. Albuterol inhaler first then the budesonide.
View AnswerQ.4 A nurse is about to administer Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) to a client with known opioid overdose. Which of the following equipment should be readily available at the bedside?
A. Suction machine.
B. Resuscitative equipment.
C. Nasogastric tube.
D. Dressing tray.
View AnswerQ.5 A client is receiving theophylline intravenously. After several dosages, the client started to become restless and complains of palpitations. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing theophylline toxicity in which of the following?
A. Theophylline level of 10mcg/ml
B. Theophylline level of 15mcg/ml
C. Theophylline level of 20mcg/ml
D. Theophylline level of 25mcg/ml
View AnswerQ.6 A client with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prescribed with Ipratropium (Combivent). Upon reviewing the medical history of the patient, the nurse questions the prescription if which of the following is noted?
A. History of smoking.
B. History of allergy to egg.
C. History of allergy to peanut.
D. History of a previous infection.
View AnswerQ.7 Montelukast (Singulair) is prescribed to a client with asthma. During the medication therapy, which of the following laboratories should be monitored?
A. Complete blood count (CBC).
B. Sodium and Potassium.
C. Calcium and Platelet count.
D. ALT and AST.
View AnswerQ.8 The nurse is giving medication teachings to a client receiving theophylline. The nurse instruct the client to limit the intake of which of the following?
A. Apple and banana.
B. Yogurt and cheese.
C. Tuna and oysters.
D. Cola and chocolate.
View AnswerQ.9 A nurse is giving teachings to a client receiving Desloratadine (Clarinex). Which of the following statements made by the client will need further instructions?
A. I can eat gum after I drink the medicine
B. I can take the medicine on an empty stomach
C. I should avoid using alcohol
D. I will avoid driving while using this medication
View AnswerQ.10 A pediatric client with asthma has just received Omalizumab (Xolair). The nurse determines that the client might be suffering a life-threatening effect in which of the following?
A. Headache and dizziness.
B. Nausea and vomiting.
C. Swelling of the tongue.
D. Joint pain.
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