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Antihistamines and Nursing Responsibilities

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What is the primary therapeutic outcome associated with sympathomimetic decongestant therapy?

Reduced nasal congestion with easier breathing (correct)

Reduced blood pressure

Increased heart rate

Improved sinus drainage

Tetrahydrozoline nasal spray is contraindicated in patients with which of the following conditions?

Local erosions of the nasal mucosa (correct)

Hypertension and glaucoma

Thyroid diseases and diabetes

All of the above

What is the mechanism of action of tetrahydrozoline in reducing nasal congestion?

Stimulating the alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasal membranes (correct)

Blocking the action of leukotrienes on the nasal mucosa

Inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells

Stimulating the beta-adrenergic receptors in the nasal membranes

What is a common side effect of frequent use of decongestants, especially nasal sprays or drops?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of oral decongestants over nasal sprays?

They relieve nasal congestion for a longer period (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sympathomimetic effect of tetrahydrozoline that can occur with prolonged use?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the local effect of tetrahydrozoline that can occur if used for a prolonged period?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing responsibility in administering tetrahydrozoline nasal spray?

Teaching the patient the proper administration of the drug (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the respiratory side effect of tetrahydrozoline nasal spray?

Rebound congestion (C) Signup and view all the answers

For how long can tetrahydrozoline nasal spray be used safely before rebound congestion occurs?

Up to 5 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary therapeutic outcome associated with sympathomimetic decongestant therapy?

Tetrahydrozoline nasal spray is contraindicated in patients with which of the following conditions?

What is the mechanism of action of tetrahydrozoline in reducing nasal congestion?

What is a common side effect of frequent use of decongestants, especially nasal sprays or drops?

What is the advantage of oral decongestants over nasal sprays?

What is the sympathomimetic effect of tetrahydrozoline that can occur with prolonged use?

What is the local effect of tetrahydrozoline that can occur if used for a prolonged period?

What is the nursing responsibility in administering tetrahydrozoline nasal spray?

What is the respiratory side effect of tetrahydrozoline nasal spray?

For how long can tetrahydrozoline nasal spray be used safely before rebound congestion occurs?

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