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Which adverse effect is commonly associated with beta-blockers?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with beta-blockers?
- Insomnia
- Excessive sweating
- Impotence (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
What is the main contraindication for using beta-blockers?
What is the main contraindication for using beta-blockers?
- Myocardial infarction
- Hypertension
- Bradycardia (correct)
- Heart failure
What is the mechanism of action of traditional antihistamines like diphenhydramine?
What is the mechanism of action of traditional antihistamines like diphenhydramine?
- Blocking histamine receptors (correct)
- Inhibiting histamine breakdown
- Stimulating histamine production
- Increasing histamine release
What is a common indication for using beta-blockers?
What is a common indication for using beta-blockers?
Which symptom may indicate an overdose of beta-blockers?
Which symptom may indicate an overdose of beta-blockers?
What interaction can occur when diphenhydramine is taken concurrently with MAOIs?
What interaction can occur when diphenhydramine is taken concurrently with MAOIs?
What is the primary purpose of albuterol in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
What is the primary purpose of albuterol in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Why should a patient using a glucocorticoid inhaler rinse their mouth after use?
Why should a patient using a glucocorticoid inhaler rinse their mouth after use?
When administering albuterol, what potential side effect should the nurse be particularly vigilant about monitoring in the patient?
When administering albuterol, what potential side effect should the nurse be particularly vigilant about monitoring in the patient?
In cases of albuterol overdose, what adverse effect should be a major concern for healthcare providers?
In cases of albuterol overdose, what adverse effect should be a major concern for healthcare providers?
What is the intended effect of glucocorticoid inhalers in patients with respiratory conditions?
What is the intended effect of glucocorticoid inhalers in patients with respiratory conditions?
What is the mechanism of action of epinephrine when used as a bronchodilator?
What is the mechanism of action of epinephrine when used as a bronchodilator?
Which bronchodilator has the potential side effect of paradoxical airway resistance?
Which bronchodilator has the potential side effect of paradoxical airway resistance?
Which medication has a black box warning for causing agitation, depression, and suicidal thoughts?
Which medication has a black box warning for causing agitation, depression, and suicidal thoughts?
In overdose, what is a potential side effect of albuterol?
In overdose, what is a potential side effect of albuterol?
What is the primary indication for the use of leukotriene receptor antagonists?
What is the primary indication for the use of leukotriene receptor antagonists?
Which medication requires caution or is contraindicated in patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma?
Which medication requires caution or is contraindicated in patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma?
What is the predominant side effect associated with beclomethasone when administered via inhalation?
What is the predominant side effect associated with beclomethasone when administered via inhalation?
Which of the following is a common side effect of anticholinergic bronchodilators like ipratropium bromide?
Which of the following is a common side effect of anticholinergic bronchodilators like ipratropium bromide?
What is the primary mechanism of action of xanthine derivatives like theophylline when used as bronchodilators?
What is the primary mechanism of action of xanthine derivatives like theophylline when used as bronchodilators?
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