Chapter 29: Drugs Used to Treat Upper
Respiratory Disease Clayton/Willihnganz:
Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 17th
Edition Exam Questions And Answers
Which is a serious adverse effect of decongestants? -
correct answer ✅Hypertension
The nurse is teaching a patient about the administration of
antihistamines. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the
medication at what time of day? -
correct answer ✅45 minutes before exposure to an allergen
What can result if a patient overuses topical decongestants? -
correct answer ✅Secondary congestion
A patient at sports camp is complaining of itchy and watery eyes,
coughing, and sneezing when outdoors. The patient's chart states
that he has an allergy to grasses. Which medication will the nurse
administer? -
correct answer ✅Antihistamine
Which medication may be given to patients with allergic seasonal
rhinitis who do not respond to antihistamines and
