Respiratory Drugs and Their Effects

Which instruction is correct for a patient taking an antihistamine?

How does the antitussive dextromethorphan (Benylin DM-E®) work to suppress the cough reflex?

Which antihistamine is commonly used in the treatment of motion sickness?

During a routine checkup, the patient reports an inability to take the prescribed antihistamine because of one of its most common adverse effects. The physician prescribes another antihistamine, loratadine (Claritin®). What adverse effect has probably been bothering this patient?

A gardener needs a decongestant because of seasonal allergy problems. Which is a benefit of orally administered decongestants?

A patient is taking guaifenesin (Balminil®) as part of treatment of influenza. What should the nurse also instruct the patient to do?

What systemic effect may occur with the administration of a topically applied adrenergic nasal decongestant?

Which drug is most likely to be chosen to aid in the removal of excessive mucus in the respiratory tract?

The nurse knows that an antitussive drug is most appropriate for which patient?

A patient has been advised to add a nasal spray (an adrenergic decongestant) to treat a cold. What should the nurse tell the patient in regard to the nasal spray?

Because of many reported adverse events, which groups of children should not be given cough and cold medications?

A patient is taking aminophylline intravenously for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which effect does the nurse expect to note when evaluating for a therapeutic response to the medication?

Which is an adverse effect associated with the use of xanthine derivatives?

What is the rationale for using inhaled budesonide (Pulmicort®)?

A patient has been prescribed a respiratory corticosteriod medication. What should the nurse tell this patient about the proper method for taking this medication?

The physician has prescribed fluticasone (Flovent®) to treat a patient's asthma. What important information should the nurse emphasize when teaching the patient about this medication?

Which drug is used in the treatment of acute attacks of bronchial asthma?

A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers. One inhaler is a bronchodilator; the other is a corticosteroid. Which instruction should the nurse give the patient regarding these inhalers?

A patient has recently been placed on inhaled corticosteroids. Which common adverse effects should the nurse discuss with the patient?

After receiving a nebulizer treatment with a ẞ-agonist, the patient reports feeling slightly nervous and wonders whether the asthma is getting worse. What is the nurse's best answer to the patient's concern?

For which condition would the nurse anticipate treatment with montelukast (Singulair®)?