Upper Respiratory System Drugs

When describing the actions of upper respiratory system drugs, a nursing instructor explains that which of the following exerts its effect by increasing the production of secretions, thereby decreasing the viscosity? Select all that apply.

Before administering an antitussive to a client, which of the following would the nurse assess? Select all that apply.

After administering an antitussive, the nurse would continue to assess which of the following? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed an antitussive for home use. Which of the following should a nurse include in the client's teaching plan? Select all that apply.

Assessment of a client reveals that he is taking phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, for depression. The client reports that he just started using dextromethorphan over the counter without consulting his primary health care provider. The nurse would be alert for which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse understands that codeine-containing antitussives should be used cautiously in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.

Eucalyptus is an herbal product that can be used as a decongestant and expectorant. In which of the following client populations would the nurse identify a contraindication for its use? Select all that apply.

A client has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

After teaching a client about his upper respiratory drug therapy, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the client identifies which of the following as a reason to notify his primary health care provider?

A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a nonproductive cough. The client has been prescribed codeine sulfate. The nurse understands that this drug is contraindicated in which client?

A nurse is assigned to care for a client with bronchial irritation. The client is prescribed diphenhydramine. Before administering the drug, which of the following would the nurse do?

A nurse is caring for a client with thick sputum who is having difficulty bringing up mucus. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse most likely identify?

A client with a nonproductive cough has been prescribed dextromethorphan HBr LiquiCaps. What instructions should the nurse provide the client to promote an optimal response to therapy?

The nurse understands that an expectorant is administered cautiously to a client with which condition?

A client suffers from motion sickness. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate the primary health care provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that acts by reducing the swelling in the nasal passages by vasoconstriction. Which of the following might the nurse be administering? Select all that apply.

Before administering an antihistamine to a client, which of the following would the nurse include in the preadministration assessment? Select all that apply.

After administering a decongestant, which of the following would the nurse include in the ongoing assessment? Select all that apply.

When teaching a client about using a decongestant in a nasal spray form, which instruction would the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The nurse would be especially alert for the development of which of the following when administering an antihistamine to an older adult? Select all that apply.

A nursing instructor is describing the advantages of using a second-generation antihistamine over a first-generation antihistamine. Which of the following would the instructor most likely include? Select all that apply.

When assessing an older client who is receiving an antihistamine, the nurse integrates knowledge of which of the following as contributing to the client's higher risk of injury? Select all that apply.

Based on the nurse's understanding of decongestants, the nurse would expect to administer this drug cautiously to a client with which of the following?

After teaching a group of nursing students about antihistamines, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as less sedating? Select all that apply.

A client taking metoprolol (Lopressor) 50 mg one tablet twice daily begins taking over-the-counter pseudoephedrine. The nurse would assess for which of the following? Select all that apply.

A client is suffering from rebound congestion. Which of the following would the nurse expect to do to help the client experience relief from rebound congestion? Select all that apply.

A client complains of increased sedation after the initiation of chlorpheniramine to treat her allergies. Which of the following would the nurse suggest to the client to treat her allergy symptoms that would result in less sedation? Select all that apply.

A client with vasomotor rhinitis has been prescribed an antihistamine. The client is eager to know whether the prescribed antihistamine may cause excessive sedation. Which antihistamine would the nurse identify as having very little sedative effect?

A client has been prescribed a decongestant drug for congestion associated with rhinitis. When teaching the client about this drug, which of the following would the nurse include as a possible adverse reaction?

A client with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine. The nurse instructs the client to suck on sugarless hard candy to address which of the following?

A 21-year-old client complains of a mild stinging sensation on using a nasal spray decongestant. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A client has been prescribed a nasal decongestant for nasal stuffiness due to a common cold. The client is also taking an antidepressant that is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. The nurse would warn the client about which of the following?

An 82 year old client is prescribed an antihistamine for the relief of allergic rhinitis.Which would the nurse most likely assess in the client?

A patient is prescribed oxymetazoline.Which of the following would indicate the drug is effective?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed an antihistamine.The nurse would administer the drug cautiously if which condition was noted.Select all that apply.

Before administering a mucolytic drug to a client with an upper respiratory infection, which of the following would the nurse need to assess?

A nurse is assigned to care for a patient who is prescribed dextromethorphan. The client's history reveals that he is also taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for depression. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following?

A nurse is describing the action of a prescribed antihistamine to a client. The nurse is describing which of the following by explaining that the drug elicits its antihistamine effects by non selectively binding to central and peripheral H1 receptors?

Before the nurse administers an antitussive agent, the nurse would document assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply/

When describing the action of decongestants, a nurse integrates knowledge of this class of drugs, identifying which of the following as the mechanism?

A nursing student is researching which antihistamine drug that elicits its antihistamine effects by selectively binding to peripheral H1 receptors?

A 40 year old client is prescribed diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. When gathering the patient's medical history, the nurse learns that patient is on beta-blocker therapy for hypertension. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following that would result from the interaction of these two drugs?

After teaching a group of nursing students about the use of acetylcysteine, the instructor determines the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following? Select all that apply.

A client taking levothyroxine 150 mcg daily for hypothyroidism. Based on the nurse's understanding of drug interactions, the nurse would ensure that the client does not receive which drug?

A client is prescribed an antihistamine. The nurse determines that the drug would be contraindicated if the client had which condition? Select all that apply/

After administering a decongestant to a client, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.

A client is receiving an antitussive. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client's plan of care to help prevent pooling of secretions in the client's lungs? Select all that apply.

Decongestants should be used cautiously in patients with which of the following medical conditions? Select all that apply.

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about expectorants. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which of the following as an example?

A nurse is preparing to administer an antihistamine to a client. The nurse integrates knowledge about this class of drugs, identifying which of the following as a possible use? Select all that apply.