A client prescribed prednisone for a COPD exacerbation should be instructed to stop the medication immediately if they develop signs of a respiratory infection, because corticosteroids worsen infections.

Match each respiratory drug class to its primary mechanism of action.

A client is unconscious and has a blood glucose level of 42 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer?

A nurse is preparing to administer calcitriol. What is the primary therapeutic effect of this vitamin D analog?

A client with asthma is prescribed both albuterol and montelukast. During teaching, the client asks which medication to use when they feel an asthma attack coming on. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A nurse reviewing the medication list of a client with chronic bronchitis notes guaifenesin is prescribed. The client asks, “I don’t understand why I need this — I already cough constantly.” Which explanation best reflects the therapeutic rationale?

A client is receiving octreotide acetate for the treatment of acromegaly. Which diagnostic monitoring is most essential based on the drug’s known adverse effects?

A client is prescribed pseudoephedrine for nasal congestion. The nurse notes blood pressure is 158/96 mm Hg and the client takes metoprolol for hypertension. Which synthesis is most appropriate?

A client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed dulaglutide. Which pre-existing condition in the client’s history would require the nurse to hold the medication and contact the provider before administration?

A client with seasonal allergic rhinitis asks whether to take fexofenadine or diphenhydramine. The client is a school bus driver. Which analysis best guides the recommendation?