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In this section are the practice problems and questions for nursing pharmacology. There are 530+ nursing pharmacology practice questions in this nursing test bank partitioned into 11 parts. Nursing topics included are medication administration, dosage calculations, general concepts about nursing pharmacology, cardiovascular drugs, antibiotics and anti-infectives, neurological medications, psychiatric medications, drugs for the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, and endocrine system.
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9.Respiratory Drugs and Medications: Nursing Pharmacology Quiz | 30 Questions
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Question 1 of 30
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A cromolyn sodium (Intal) inhaler is prescribed to a client with asthma. A nurse provides instructions regarding the side effects of this medication. The nurse tells the client to immediately report which of the following side effects?
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
A client is prescribed with guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the client understands the proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will:
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
A nurse is about to administer albuterol (Ventolin HFA) 2 puff and budesonide (Pulmicort Turbohaler) 2 puff by a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse plans to administer by?
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
A nurse is about to administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) to a client with a known opioid overdose. Which of the following equipment should be readily available at the bedside?
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
A 25 year old man with chronic bronchitis is receiving theophylline intravenously. After several dosages, the client started to become restless and complains of palpitations. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing theophylline toxicity in which of the following?
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
A client with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prescribed with ipratropium (Combivent). Upon a review of the medical history of the client, the nurse questions the prescription if which of the following is noted?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Montelukast (Singulair) is prescribed to a client with asthma. During the medication therapy, which of the following laboratories should be monitored?
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
The nurse is giving medication teachings to a client receiving theophylline. The nurse instructed the client to limit the intake of which of the following?
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
A nurse is giving teachings to a client receiving desloratadine (Clarinex). Which of the following statements made by the client will need further instructions?
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
A pediatric client with asthma has just received omalizumab (Xolair). The nurse determines that the client might be suffering a life-threatening effect in which of the following?
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
A client with influenza is prescribed with an antiviral drug. The nurse determines that the client indicates an understanding of the treatment if he or she states the following?
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
A client is to begin taking rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse correctly teaches the client this medication:
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a long-term therapy of isoniazid (INH). The nurse plans to instruct the client to which of the following?
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
A client has been taking isoniazid (INH). The client went to the health care facility with complaints of numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities. The nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
A nurse is monitoring a client receiving ethambutol (Myambutol) for adverse effects. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a side effect of the medication, in which of the following?
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
A client with tuberculosis is receiving ethambutol (Myambutol). All of which are laboratories to be examined, except?
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
A nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving Pyrazinamide. Which of the following is not true regarding this medication?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
A client is taking streptomycin. The nurse explains the nervous system side effects of this medication. The nurse correctly states that this medication causes damage in which cranial nerve?
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
All of which are examples of antiviral influenza medications except?
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Rifabutin (Mycobutin) is prescribed to a client with active Mycobacterium avium complex disease and tuberculosis. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing side effects in which of the following, except?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Nurse Rita is giving instructions to her client who is taking antihistamine. Which of the following nurse teachings is appropriate for the client?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Daniel has vertigo, which antihistamine is best for his condition?
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Raul, a 20-year-old student, used to buy OTC drugs whenever he felt sick. Which of the following statements best describes the danger of self-medication with over-the-counter drugs?
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Tamisha will be having her exam in pharmacology tomorrow. She should be aware that antitussive is indicated to:
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
The nurse should instruct a client who is taking an expectorant to:
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
When administering the methylxanthine theophylline, the nurse can expect:
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
A client with which of the following conditions may experience a dangerous or fatal side effect of theophylline?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
To evaluate the effectiveness of theophylline therapy, which of the following laboratory values must be drawn?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
The effects of theophylline may be increased by:
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) is prescribed for a client with nasal congestion. The nurse who is providing teachings about the medication should include which of the following? Select all that apply.
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9.Respiratory Drugs and Medications: Nursing Pharmacology Quiz | 30 Questions
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