Practice Respiratory Questions
NUR 1141C
Spring 2004
A.
She needs to be aware of the proper technique for inhalation.
B.
She should keep it will her at all times to treat acute asthma
attacks.
C.
It should be taken every day on a continuous schedule, even if
symptoms improve.
D.
When her asthma symptoms improve, the dosage schedule can be
tapered and eventually discontinued.
A.
There is not much that can be done about this problem.
B.
Se should be switched to an oral form of this medication.
C.
She should rinse her moth with water after taking the medicine.
D.
She should avoid liquids for up to 1 hour after inhalation of this
medicine.
A.
He should eat candy bars to ease the discomfort of dry mouth.
B.
Antihistamines are generally safe to take with over the counter
medications.
C.
He should take the medication on an empty stomach to minimize
absorption of the agent.
D.
He should take them education with food, even though this may
slightly reduce the absorption of the agent.
A.
B causing CNS depression
B.
By anesthetizing the stretch receptors.
C.
Through a direct action on the cough center.
D.
By decreasing the viscosity of the bronchial secretions.
5. Which antihistamine is commonly used in the treatment of vertigo?
A. meclizine
B.
doxylamine
C.
Promethazine
D
Dimenhydrinate
A.
Drowsiness
B.
Increased heart rate.
C.
Increased respiratory rate
D.
Increased ease of breathing
A.
nedocromil (Tilade)
B.
albuterol (Proventil)
C.
zafirlukast (Accolate)
D.
triamcinolone (Azmacort)
A.
Anorexia
B.
Palpitations
C.
Bradycardia
D.
Transient increased urination
A.
Check the indicator line on the side of the canister.
B.
You can’t tell when it is empty; it should be replaced every
month.
C.
If the canister (without the mouthpiece) floats in a container of
water, it is probably empty.
D.
If the canister (without the mouthpiece) falls to the bottom when
placed in a container of water, it is probably empty.
A.
Rinsing of the mouth after using the inhaler or nebulizer is
recommended.
B.
Nebulizer tubing and mouthpieces should be cleaned only with hot
water.
C.
Inhale the medication deeply, with the head tipped forward to
maximize opening of the airway.
D.
After administering an inhaler medication, she should remove the
inhaler and hold her breath for at least 20 seconds.
A.
Diarrhea
B.
Urticaria
C.
Drowsiness
D.
Decreased libido
A.
Onset is immediate.
B.
The effect is more potent.
C.
Rebound congestion is almost nonexistent.
D.
The side effects of restlessness and nervousness are reduced.
A.
Force fluids in order to help loosen and liquefy secretions.
B.
Report a fever to the doctor if her temperature is above 101.0F.
C.
Avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery because of the
sedating effects.
D.
Avoid coughing to retain the effects of the medication for a
longer period of time.
A.
Diarrhea
B.
Bradycardia
C.
Hypotension
D.
Nervousness
A.
guaifenesin
B.
benzonatate
C.
hydrocodone
D.
dextromethorphan