NURS 180 Test 4 ATITest 4 New ATI Exam Review
When patients take antihistamines such as Benadryl, due to its
effect on the CNS, patient should avoid any alcoholic drinks and
operating heavy machinery due to its poss
...
NURS 180 Test 4 ATITest 4 New ATI Exam Review
When patients take antihistamines such as Benadryl, due to its
effect on the CNS, patient should avoid any alcoholic drinks and
operating heavy machinery due to its possible side effects of
Drowsiness/ sleepiness.
What are the concerns of prolonged use of Oxymetazoline (Afrin)?
Review important considerations for patient education when patients
are using MDI inhalers.
Why are most beta blockers contraindicated for asthma?
If patients have severe cough and MD prescribes opiates such as
Hydrocodone, the nurse must advise patient to monitor bowel
movements for constipation.
Sudafed, which is a combination drug can lead to increase in heart
rate, Blood pressure and can also lead to dysrhythmias thus what type
of patients would the nurse be concern when they use these
medications?
Whenever glucocorticoids are prescribed the patient should be notified
to never stop the medication abruptly. The medication should be
tapered down instead
A patient in a pulmonary unit, should have as one of the nurse’s first
intervention administration of O2 if their O2 Sats are dropping
Theophyline (Theodur) belongs to the class of drugs known as
methylxanthines. This class has a very narrow range of safety that
varies from 5-20 mg/dl. So Nurse should question administration of
medication if the levels are higher than 20. That can lead the patient to
develop adverse effects such as seizures. Keep in mind that Theophylline
can increase cardiac stimulation and cause tachycardia. Nurse must educate patient to stay away
from caffeinated products while on this medication.
Non-narcotics antitussive work by suppressing the cough reflex in the
medulla in the brain.
If your patient is receiving asthma medications, you will know that the
medication is working if you hear the patient’s lung sounds and they
are clear.
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