Quiz
1.) In preparing to administer albuterol (Proventil) and beclomethasone (Beconase) inhalers to an asthmatic client, what is most important for
... [Show More] the nurse to remember?
A) Change the schedule, because these medications should not be administered concurrently.
B) Administer the albuterol first, wait 5 minutes, and then administer the beclomethasone.
C) Call the prescriber, because these medications are the same.
D) Administer the beclomethasone before breakfast and the albuterol after breakfast.
2.) A hospitalized patient receives codeine as an antitussive. What type of client could be harmed by cough suppression?
A) A client with asthma
B) A client with reflux and impaired swallowing who aspirates
C) A client with loose stools
D) A client who is allergic to bee stings
3.) A patient with a pneumonia-related cough has been advised to add guaifenesin to the regimen of antibiotics. The client asks about the purpose of the drug. How should the nurse’s respond? guaifenesin will
A) Guaifenesin will potentiate the antibiotics you are taking to fight the infection.”
B) Guaifenesin will relieve any pain associated with your cough.”
C) Guaifenesin will help dry your secretions so that you produce less mucus with your cough.”
D) Guaifenesin will help stimulate the flow of secretions and help you bring them
up.”
4. ) The nurse is providing patient education to an elderly being treated for duodenal ulcers with Carafate (Sucralfate). The client asks the nurse how sucralfate helps heal ulcers. How should the nurse respond?
A) “It creates a protective barrier against pepsin and acid.”
B) “It suppresses gastric acidity, irreversibly.”
C) “It inhibits the enzyme that generates gastric acid.”
D) “It enhances prostaglandin production.”
5.) The nurse is providing education to a client who has been prescribed both an antacid and ranitidine (Zantac). Which instruction should the nurse give the client about taking the medications?
A) “Take the ranitidine before meals and take the antacid for heartburn if needed after meals.”
B) “The antacid and ranitidine should be taken at the same time for better effect.”
C) “The antacid should be taken 15 minutes before the ranitidine.”
D) “Both medications should be taken on a full stomach.”
6.) The nurse is preparing to give medications to a client taking sucralfate (Carafate) and ciprofloxacin (Cipro). The drugs are ordered for 0900. In what manner should the nurse proceed to administer the drugs?
A) The nurse should administer the drugs with a full glass of water.
B) The nurse should ask the prescriber to stagger the medication times.
C) The nurse should administer the two drugs at same time with food.
D) The nurse should administer the ciprofloxacin 15 minutes before the sucralfate. [Show Less]