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Question 1 of 5

A pediatric patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath, increased work of breathing, and a cough. The patient is alert and oriented at times 3, skin is pink, warm and dry. BP 112/68, T99, P106, RR 32. pulse oximetry 90% on room air. Assessment of the lung sounds reveals diminished lung sounds throughout all lung fields. The patient has a past medical history of peanut allergy. The mother tells you that they were at a birthday party and after consumption of a cupcake, the symptoms started. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will likely be ordered for this patient?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, indicated by the patient's symptoms and peanut allergy history, to rapidly reverse airway swelling.

Question 2 of 5

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The physician orders an albuterol nebulizer. What assessments should the nurse plan to complete after administering the albuterol? (Select All that Apply.)

Correct Answer: A,C,E

Rationale: Post-albuterol assessments include respiratory rate, pulse (due to tachycardia risk), pulse oximetry (for oxygenation), and lung sounds (for reduced wheezing).

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has cancer and is receiving opioids for pain relief. The client has a new prescription for docusate PO daily. When collecting data from the client, which of the following therapeutic effects of docusate should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Docusate, a stool softener, relieves constipation, a common opioid side effect, by softening stools.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to an adolescent client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: 40 mg ÷ (5 mg/5 mL) = 40 ÷ 1 = 40 mL.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prolonged oxymetazoline use can cause rebound nasal congestion, worsening symptoms when the medication is stopped.

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