The Ultimate Decongestant Quiz

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Which of the following is the brand name for Phenylephrine?

  • Allegra
  • Claritin
  • Sudafed
  • NeoSynephrine Nasal (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common type of decongestant?

  • Loratadine (correct)
  • Pseudoephedrine
  • Oxymetazoline
  • Phenylephrine

How do decongestants relieve nasal congestion?

  • By increasing blood pressure
  • By blocking histamine receptors
  • By reducing inflammation in the nasal tissues (correct)
  • By widening blood vessels in the nasal passages

How does Phenylephrine reduce nasal congestion?

<p>By directly stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasal mucosa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacologic class of Phenylephrine?

<p>Adrenergics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a nursing consideration when administering Phenylephrine?

<p>Monitoring blood pressure regularly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed to monitor the decongestant effect of Phenylephrine?

<p>Nasal mucus membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored to evaluate for urinary retention when administering Phenylephrine?

<p>Urinary output (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored to evaluate for the possibility of acute infection when administering Phenylephrine?

<p>Temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should patients be educated about regarding the potential side effects of Phenylephrine?

<p>Increased heart rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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