Bronchodilators are useful in cough

Nurselytic

Home

ATI RN

ATI RN

ATI RN Test Bank

Respiratory drugs pharmacology Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

Bronchodilators are useful in cough

A. Only when cough is non-productive B. Only when cough is associated with thick sticky secretions C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated D. Irrespective of nature of cough or associated features

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

In an asthma patient treated with systemic corticosteroids, bronchodilator drugs

A. Are not needed B. Are contraindicated C. May be used on 'as and when required' basis D. Are ineffective

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Pyridostigmine differs from neostigmine in that

A. More potent orally B. Longer acting C. Less muscarinic side effects D. All of the above

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

You are called to provide a STAT bronchodilator treatment for a male patient that is having a severe asthma attack. While confirming the physician's written order, you are not sure if the note says '5 mL of Albuterol' or '0.5 mL of Albuterol.' The prescribing doctor is busy overseeing a code and is unable to respond. What action should you take?

A. Have the nurse review the note and clarify the order B. Cross out the prohibited notations and initial and date the changes C. Wait until the physician is done with the code so that you can clarify the improper notation and the correct order D. Administer the treatment using the standard albuterol dosage of 0.5 mL and clarify the order as soon as possible thereafter

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

An 11-year-old boy has just arrived in the ER with cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary infection. Upon assessment, you note very thick secretions. Which of the following drugs would you recommend for this patient?

A. Nebulized acetylcysteine B. Nebulized dornase alpha C. Nebulized 0.9% saline D. Direct instillation of acetylcysteine into the lungs

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

ATI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions