Q47. When administering guaifenesin to a patient with bronchitis, the nurse expects that the drug will have what effect?          

Q26. What initiates the sneeze reflex?            

Q34. The nurse is aware of the possible resulting hypertension because of which action of sympathomimetic decongestants?          

Q23. An adult patient is admitted for an asthma attack. Which assessment obtained by the nurse would support that albuterol (Proventil) was effective?

Q21. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking phenylephrine, sympathomimetic nasal drops for the past 10 days for sinusitis. The nurse should monitor the patient for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?          

Q17. The nurse will observe for an expected effect from beta-adrenergic agents on patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma. Which effect will be expected from beta-adrenergic agents?            

Q27. The nurse is preparing to administer the elixir form of theophylline to a patient who has a PEG tube. The dose is 240 mg daily, and the medication is available in a concentration of 80 mg/15 mL. How many milliliters of medication will the nurse give per dose?     

Q42. The nurse is explaining the different zones of a peak flowmeter to the patient with asthma and how to use it to assess when symptoms are changing. The nurse recognizes that the patient needs further teaching after the patient makes which statement?                      

Q5. When assessing a patient who is to receive a decongestant, the nurse will recognize that a potential contraindication to this drug would be which condition? (Select all that apply.)              

Q16. Which medication is the most effective and best single therapy for allergic rhinitis?