Pharmacology finals
Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Nasal Decongestants
Bronchodilators/Anti-asthmatics
1. A 29-year-old female patient has sinusitis, so the physician orders a
topical nasal decongestant. What instructions should be given? A)
Avoid becoming pregnant during decongestant therapy. B) Increase
fluids to 2 L/d. C) Restrict fluids to 500 mL/d. D) Take the medication
with meals A 29-year-old female patient has sinusitis, so the physician orders a
topical nasal decongestant. What instructions should be given?
A) Avoid becoming pregnant during decongestant therapy.
B) Increase fluids to 2 L/d.
C) Restrict fluids to 500 mL/d.
D) Take the medication with meals.
2. What statement by the patient leads the nurse to believe that he needs additional
instruction regarding his nasal decongestant?
A) I will blow my nose before instilling the nasal spray.
B) I will report any dizziness, drowsiness, or rapid pulse.
C) I will drink 2,000 to 3,000 mL of fluid daily.
D) I will use it only when I have nasal discharge.
3. The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient with an upper respiratory
infection who has been advised to take an over-the-counter (OTC) topical nasal
decongestant. The nurse advises the patient about what common adverse
reaction to these medications?
A) Diarrhea
B) Rhinitis medicamentosa
C) Rash
D) Headache
4. The nurse advises that patient to avoid long-term use of nasal decongestants
because it may lead to what condition?
