Pharm Resp practice

The nurse knows that which of the following substances has a significant drug interaction with antitubercular drugs?

• Pyridoxine

• Antacids

• Nicotine

• Laxatives

When monitoring patients on antitubercular drug therapy, the nurse knows that which drug may cause a decrease in visual acuity resulting from optic neuritis? Select all that apply

• Rifampin

• Isoniazid

• Ethambutol

• Streptomycin

During a routine checkup, a patient states that she is unable to take the prescribed antihistamine because of one of its most common adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has been bothering this patient?

• Drowsiness

• Urticaria

• Diarrhea

• Hyperhidrosis

A client reports a hacking cough. The client asks if taking an antihistamine would be helpful. The nurse's best response is:

• Antihistamines are not recommended because they can dry lower respiratory secretions and worsen secretion retention and cough.

• Antihistamines are not recommended for this issue; only antibiotics are useful.

• Antihistamines are recommended for extended use, as long as you monitor for adverse effects.

• Antihistamines are not used for this issue.

A patient is receiving a topical nasal decongestant. The nurse instructs the patient to stop using the drug after which length of time?

• 5 days

• 2 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

Which of the following is therapeutic theophylline levels

• 10-20

• 20-30

• 30-40

• 5-10

A patient is taking intravenous aminophylline for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when evaluating for a therapeutic response to the medication?

• Drowsiness

• Increased heart rate

• Increased respiratory rate

• Increased ease of breathing

When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, what symptoms or laboratory results could indicate a potentially serious toxicity?

• Fever

• WBC 7,000 mm3

• Tinnitus and hearing loss

• Decreased creatinine levels