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WorksheetsRespiratory Exam Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
With pharyngitis what does a fever indicate?
Bacterial infection
That your medications aren’t working
That you ate soup that was too hot
Viral infection
What is epistaxis?
Runny nose
Excessive sweating
Congestion
Nose bleed
Laryngitis is a ____ infection?
All of the above
Viral
Bacterial
Fungal
How long do you have after symptoms begin to start an anti-viral medication before it is useful?
(a)
Mucinex is an expectorant?
False
True
______ reduces viscosity of secretions.
expectorants
antibiotics
antacids
epinephrine
When taking an Expectorant, the patient should be informed to increase ______?
exercise
hours of sleep
fluid intake
vitamin C consumption
A _____ ensures that more medication reaches the lungs.
aerolizer
Inhaler
nebulizer
Spacer
Which is an H1 receptor antagonist?
Tums
NyQuil
Omeprazole
Benadryl
Why are opioid antitussives contraindicated in asthma patients?
Fluid output
Bronchoconstriction
Bronchodilation
vasodilation
Why are intranasal corticosteroids preferred to treat rhinitis over antihistamines?
Because rhinos don’t like them
Less side effects
More Convenient
Cheaper
What is not a side effect of oral sympathomimetics?
Fatigue
Insomnia
Tachycardia
HTN
What is the mechanism of action for benzonatate?
To stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
To increase cough reflex
To act as a local anesthetic to reduce the drive to cough
To increase viscosity of secretions
Antihistamines treat what?
Allergies
Leg pain
Strep
Nonallergic rhinitis
Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis would be treated with which of the following forms of corticosteroids?
Oral
Nasal spray
Aerosol
Injection
A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers. one inhaler is a bronchodilator and the other one is a corticosteroid which instructions regarding these inhalers is correct?
The order of the administration does not matter with these two drugs
The corticosteroid should be taken first
The bronchodilator should be taken first
The two drugs should be taken at least two hours apart
When educating the patient recently placed on inhaled corticosteroids regarding common adverse effects the nurse should discuss:
Fatigue and depression
Anxiety and peripheral vasoconstriction
Headache and rapid heart rate
Oral candidiasis and dry mouth
The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of bronchodilators it is important to remind them that using bronchodilators too frequently may cause which adverse reactions? select all that apply
Nervousness and tremors
Increased heart rate
Decreased heart rate
Nausea
Nurse Rita is giving instructions to her client who is taking anti-histamines which of the following nurse teachings is appropriate for the client?
Avoid ingesting alcohol
Be aware that you may need to take a decongestant
Be aware that you may have increased saliva
Expect relief within 24 hours
What do corticosteroids do?
Increase urine output
They take a long time to start working
Reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system
Make every single symptom go away
Which is an example of an antitussive drug?
Mucinex
Allegra
Codeine and hydrocodone
Tylenol
Tessalon pearls are an example of a?
Opioid drug
Non-opioid drug
When a patient complains of blocked nasal passages you should recommend that they try ______ first?
Essential oils
Decongestants
Nettie pot
Steroid
Guaifenesin is?
Allegra
Claritin
Mucinex
Benadryl
An inhaler without a spacer sends the meds directly to:
Site of action
The back of the throat
Right lung
Left lung
