Decongestants - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE • When giving dextromethorphan, the nurse understands that this drug suppresses the cough reflex by which mechanism of action? • Causing depression of the central nervous system • Anesthetizing the stretch receptors • Having direct action on the cough center • Decreasing the viscosity of the bronchial secretions ANS: C Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex through a direct action on the cough center. The other options are incorrect. DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL...

Test Bank for CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2024 by Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee 13.Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who is being fitted for a hearing aid? 1. Keep the appliance turned on at all times. 2. Store the hearing aid in a warm, moist place. 3. Batteries last for at least 1 month. 4. Clean ear molds at least once a week. ANS: 4 The nurse should instruct the client to turn off the appliance when not in use; store in a...

Test Bank For Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition By Linda Lilley All Chapters (1 - 58) 2023 Complete Questions and Answers A+ Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy 4 Chapter 02: Pharmacologic Principles 8 Chapter 03: Lifespan Considerations 14 Chapter 04: Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations 20 Chapter 05: Medication Errors: Preventing and Responding 25 Chapter 06: Patient Education and Drug Therapy 29 Chapter 07: Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Diet...

List the main Bronchodilators. correct answer: B-Beta2 agonists A-Anticholinergic agents M-Methylxanthine Derivatives List the main Anti-Inflammatories correct answer: S-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods L-Leukotriene Modifiers M-Mast Cell Stabilizers List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs correct answer: D-Decongestants A-Antitussives A-Antihistamines E-Expectorants What is the PT for antitussives? correct answer: Non-productive cough. What is the PD for antitussives...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) ATI Critical Care Exam Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - Answer- smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - Answer- Allen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - Answer- 5 minutes (20 min if ...

NURS 652-- Module 1- 2: Think like an FNP &HEENT 100% SOLUTIONS Gonzaga University Watchful waiting as a treatment option in Acute Otitis Media uncertain diagnosis is appropriate at what age group? a) 2-4 months b) 4-6 months c) 6 months to 2 years d) Greater than age 2 e) Both C & D are correct. Correct: E Both C & D are correct. A 13 year old male is complaining of a 9 day history of facial the pressure is worse when he bends over. He complains of tooth pain when questione...

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 9th Edition 9495 0468 0, 6, 0468, 7127 1 The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy 2 Pharmacologic Principles 3 Lifespan Considerations 4 Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations 5 Medication Errors 6 Patient Education and Drug Therapy 7 Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplements 8 Gene Therapy and Pharmacogenomics 9 Photo Atlas of Drug Administration 10 Analgesic Drugs 11 General and Local Anesthetics ...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| Everything Covered| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: Nasal Congestion Excessive nasal secretions Inflamed and swollen nasal mucosa Primary causes Allergies URIs (common cold) Q: Decongestants: 3 Types Answer: adrenergics, anticholinergics, corticosteroids Q: Adrenergics; Answer: Largest group, Sympathomimetics Q: Anticholinergics Answer: Less...

Test Bank FOR PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS 9th EDITION AUTHORS : LINDA LILLEY SHELLY COLLINS ALREADY GRADED A+ Contents Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy ................................................ 4 Chapter 02: Pharmacologic Principles ..................................................................... 8 Chapter 03: Lifespan Considerations ..................................................................... 14 Chapter 04: Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Consider...

1. Test Taking Strategies - ANS Read the entire question carefully before answering and identifying what the question is seeking. Do not skim over the words or read them too quickly. Þ When reading the question pay attention to keywords. 2. Test Taking Strategies - ANS Do not read into the question. Only use the information provided by the examiner to answer the question without making any assumptions or adding more information in the question. 3. Test Taking Strategies...