Pharm exam #3

What does benadryl do?

When a patient has respiratory acidosis what should you give and expect to see? Select all that apply

Should we give a patient with diarrhea an antihistamine?

7.8 pH would be considered?

What is a concern for a diabetic patient taking steroids?

Loratadine is used for... Select all that apply

A pt is prescribed w/ Mucinex. The RN determines that the pt understands the proper administration of this med is?

What do you give an asthma patient?

Solumedrol is given first in an asthma attack.

Pt gets an inhaler. What is the first side effect the pt should immediately report?

You should always rinse your mouth out after using corticosteroid and albuterol inhalers.

Select all that apply... WHAT ARE THE THREE T's for albuterol?

A patient has sports induced asthma what patient teaching is appropriate?

What is a common sign of toxicity while taking theophylline?

Patient teaching for Isoniazid?

What is diphenydramine used for? Select all that apply

Solumedrol is usually give in what form?

If a patient has BPH and takes diphenhydramine what can happen?

After the nurse gives _____ . I should reassess ______.

What is a common side effect of montelukast?

Does Loratadine have antihistamine effects?

What are nursing interventions for dry mouth? Select all that apply

HCO3 levels?

What class of medication is Benadryl

What is appropriate patient teaching for steriod inhaler?

RN is about to administer albuterol 2 puffs and budesonide 2 puffs by a metered-dose inhaler. RN plans to administer by?

After the nurse gives _____ . I should reassess ______.

TB meds are hard on the ______...

When teaching a patient to use a steroid inhaler they need to wash there mouth out to avoid getting thrush.

Patient comes in saying they wanna stop their asthma medication because they feel fine. Response?

A nurse is about to administer Narcan to a pt w/a known opioid overdose. Which equipment should be ready bedside?

A patient with BPH should not take ________ because _________.

What vital signs should you assess after giving a beta blocker?

Whats the point of a spacer for an inhaler? Select all that apply

Which of the following are examples of hypertonic solutions? Select all that apply

CO2 levels

Pt w/ COPD is prescribed w/ipratropium(Combivent). Upon a review of the medical hx of the pt, the nurse questions what?

PaO2 levels

After giving albuterol what should you assess?

What food should a patient avoid if they are taking Theophyline?

What are the indications for taking albumin 5%? Select all that apply

What functions does albuterol perform? Select all that apply

Montelukast is prescribed to a pt w/ asthma. During the med therapy, which of the following labs should be monitored?

Montelukast helps have less asthma attacks and less severe asthma attacks.

If your patient has cardiac issues and asthma should they still get albuterol?

What medication causes red to orange secretions?

Whats the concentration and rate for potassium IV?

6.6 would be considered?

What should you educate a patient taking diphenydramine?

What interventions should be performed when a patient has a headache while taking montelukast? Select all that apply