Which side effect would the nurse watch for in a patient with motion sickness who has been prescribed diphenhydramine?

Which information would the nurse provide to a patient taking over-the-counter guaifenesin who informs the nurse that the drug does not last very long?

Which information is important for the nurse to provide a patient prescribed an over-the-counter nasal spray with oxymetazoline to relieve nasal congestion due to a cold?

A patient with bronchitis asks about medications to suppress the dry cough that is keeping the patient awake at night. After reviewing the health record, which medication would be safe to administer to this patient? Medication Administration Record o Lisinopril 10 mg PO daily o Selegiline 1.25 mg PO every morning Past Medical History o Hypertension o Bipolar disorder o Renal insufficiency

Which first-generation histamine (H1) antagonist is less likely than diphenhydramine to induce sleep?

The health care provider indicates that a patient will be prescribed an opioid antitussive. Which medication would the nurse anticipate the provider will order?

Which medication can cause paradoxical reactions in children?

Which clinical finding is seen in a patient with nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis?

The health care provider indicates that the patient will be prescribed an expectorant. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe?

Which symptom of allergic rhinitis is treated with fluticasone?

A patient is prescribed diphenhydramine for the treatment of an allergic disorder. After reviewing the patient’s history, the nurse finds that the patient drinks alcohol. Why would the nurse instruct the patient to stop alcohol consumption?

Which antihistamine causes sedation as an adverse drug effect?

A patient is prescribed disulfiram for alcohol abuse. During the assessment, the nurse finds that the patient is also taking echinacea for wound healing. Which instruction would the nurse provide to the patient?

Which drug will the primary health care provider prescribe for a patient who has nighttime insomnia and motion sickness?

The use of fexofenadine is contraindicated in patients with which condition?

Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding beclomethasone dipropionate?

Which drug interaction could occur when taking diphenhydramine and consuming alcohol?

The nurse observes a mild cough in a patient after hernia repair. Which medication would the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this patient?

Which patients are candidates to receive antitussive cough medication?

The primary health care provider prescribes oxymetazoline to a patient with sinusitis who complains of nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. Which possible adverse effect would the nurse teach to the patient?

Which information would the nurse give a patient who mentions being afraid to take antihistamines because they are a truck driver?

Which instruction would the nurse provide a patient who reports feeling drowsy after beginning drug therapy with diphenhydramine?

Which response is appropriate when a patient complains of worsening nasal congestion despite the use of oxymetazoline nasal spray every 2 hours?

Which side effect of a histamine (H1) antagonist is used therapeutically for patients with allergic rhinitis?

Which condition is an adverse effect of echinacea?

A patient who reports nasal congestion is prescribed oxymetazoline, two sprays in each nostril for 3 days. The patient reports increased nasal congestion after 10 days. On assessment the nurse learns that the patient had increased the drug frequency to four sprays in each nostril for 5 days. Which statement describes what the nurse would interpret from this information?

Which instruction would the nurse give to a patient who is prescribed dextromethorphan for treatment of a cough?

During a patient assessment the nurse finds symptoms of dizziness, confusion, sedation, and hypotension. After reviewing the patient’s medical history, the nurse finds that the patient is taking diphenhydramine for treatment of nighttime insomnia. Which condition would the nurse interpret from the assessment?

A patient complains that symptoms of allergic rhinitis are persistent even after taking fexofenadine. After checking the patient’s history, the nurse finds that the patient is taking phenytoin for the treatment of seizures. The nurse would interpret which reason as the cause for this?

The nurse observes that a patient who is taking phenylephrine and vitamin C tablets has developed rebound congestion. Which reason is the probable cause for the rebound congestion?

Which type of drug would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient in the emergency department with urticaria after contact with shrubs?

For which possible reason would an older adult who presents with a cough be instructed not to use diphenhydramine?

Which treatment is best to manage a cough associated with allergic rhinitis for the patient who takes several other medications?

Which information would the nurse provide as to the adverse effects when teaching a patient about the use of diphenhydramine in the treatment of seasonal allergies?

Based on the medication administration record for a patient who reports using goldenseal to treat allergies, which action would the nurse perform due to a possible drug interaction? Medication Administration Record o Atenolol 25 mg PO daily o Atorvastatin 10 mg PO every night o Venlafaxine ER 75 mg PO daily o Goldenseal 500 mg PO TID o Finasteride 5 mg PO daily

After reviewing the health records of four patients who present with cold symptoms, which patient would it be contraindicated to give oxymetolazine?

Which frequency would the nurse instruct a patient to take Robitussin with dextromethorphan 30 mg PO to suppress a cough due to influenza?

Which medication would the nurse instruct a patient scheduled to undergo allergy testing to hold at least 4 days prior to the test?

The nurse is planning care for a patient receiving decongestants. Which parameter would the nurse assess prior to giving the dose of medication?

  

Which antitussive would be administered to a patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

A patient who presents with cough and difficulty breathing is prescribed decongestants and antitussives. Which assessment finding in the follow-up visit would the nurse immediately report to the health care provider?

An older adult with pneumonia is experiencing a cough that is disrupting rest and sleep. Which type of medication would the nurse expect to administer to this patient to promote sleep and rest?

A patient who underwent coronary artery bypass surgery 2 months ago has an acute upper respiratory infection (URI) and is losing sleep because of a cough. Which instruction would the nurse give to manage the URI if the patient is using codeine as an antitussive?

If a patient asks about using echinacea to treat cold symptoms, which cue in the patient’s health history would make the use of this drug contraindicated?

After reviewing the health record of a patient with pneumonia who asks for a codeine-containing cough suppressant to alleviate the cough, which medical diagnosis would make the administration of codeine contraindicated? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Past Medical History o Hypertension o Diabetes mellitus o Seizure disorder o Seasonal allergies o Depression

Which information would the nurse provide to a patient taking over-the-counter guaifenesin who informs the nurse that the drug does not last very long?

The nurse is providing care for multiple patients who are prescribed nasal decongestants. For which group of patients would the nurse need to obtain a change of prescription?

If a patient is experiencing an allergic reaction to a medication, which change noted during this reaction would be inhibited by the administration of antihistamines?

Which instruction would the nurse include for a patient who will be using an expectorant?

Which instruction would the nurse include for a patient prescribed an antitussive medication?

A patient who has allergic rhinitis comes to the clinic for a scheduled allergy test. After performing a health history, the nurse informs the patient that the allergy test will have to be rescheduled. Which statement explains the reason for this?

The nurse makes a home visit to a middle-aged patient who has a history of asthma. The patient’s spouse purchased an over-the-counter antihistamine. However, the nurse instructs the spouse not to administer the drug to the patient. Which complication is the nurse trying to prevent?

A patient will begin taking diphenhydramine to treat motion sickness. Which instruction would the nurse give the patient to prevent gastrointestinal (GI) upset?

Which antihistamine would the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan for a patient who is a taxi driver who is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis?

Which information would the nurse teach to a patient who is switching allergy medications from diphenhydramine to loratadine?

Which adverse drug effect is the nurse alert for assessing in an older adult patient taking diphenhydramine?

For which condition is goldenseal contraindicated?