1. A health care professional cautions a patient who is taking guaifenesin about
using combination over-the-counter cold products because A. they can
... [Show More] also
contain guaifenesin B. serious interactions are possible C. rebound congestion
is likely D. drug tolerance is likely - CORRECT ANSWER-A A health care
professional is advising a patient about the adverse effects of
pseudoephedrine. Which of the following should the health care professional
include? (Select all that apply) A. restlessness B. bradycardia C. insomnia D.
muscle pain E. anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-A, C, E A health care professional
is advising a patient about the use of beclomethasone to treat asthma. The
health care professional should explain that the drug treats asthma because it
performs which of the following actions? A. Thins mucus B. Relaxes bronchial
smooth muscle C. Decreases inflammation D. Increases the cough threshold -
CORRECT ANSWER-C A health care professional is advising a patient about
the use of cromolyn sodium to prevent bronchospasm. The health care
professional should explain that the drug prevents bronchospasm because it
performs with of the following actions? A. increases leukocyte activity B. blocks
muscarinic receptors C. causes bronchodilation D. reduces inflammation -
CORRECT ANSWER-D A health care professional is advising a patient about
the use of cromolyn sodium. Which of the following instructions should the
health care professional include? A. report signs of jaundice B. anticipate
difficulty sleeping C. expect a bitter aftertaste D. increase calcium and vitamin
D intake - CORRECT ANSWER-C A health care professional is caring for a
patient who is having difficulty mobilizing thick respiratory secretions. Which of
the following drugs should the health care professional expect to administer?
A. ipratropium B. beclomethasone C. acetylcysteine D. Azelastine - CORRECT
ANSWER-C A health care professional is caring for a patient who is taking
codeine. Which of the following is the most important assessment following
administration of the drug? A. blood pressure B. apical heart rate C.
respirations D. level of consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER-C A health care
professional is caring for a patient who is taking ipratropium. The health care
professional should explain which of the following adverse effects to the
patient? (Select all that apply) A. muscle tremors B. urinary retention C. dry
mouth D. insomnia E. tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-B & C A health care
professional is monitoring plasma drug level [Show Less]