Snot funny
This drug depresses cough reflex - dry cough.
What is dextromethorphan?
This drug is used to treat Cheyne-stokes respirations.
What is theophylline?
This drug is used to treat muscle spasms and spasticity
What is baclofen?
A patient weighs 154 lb. The provider orders amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day in two divided doses.
Available: 350 mg tablets.
How many tablets will the patient receive per dose?
(Enter numerical value only)
2
If antitussives are combined with this drug class, it will increase the risk for respiratory depression and sedation.
What are opioids?
Drugs in this class have similar effects to caffeine.
What is xanthine?
This drug should be used with caution in female clients 35 years and older due to the increased risk of hepatotoxicity when combined with estrogen.
What is dantrolene?
A child weighs 22 lb. The prescription is acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose PO every 6 hours.
Available: 100 mg/5 mL
How many mL per dose? (Round to the tenth place. Enter number only.)
7.5
This drug imitates the effects of the sympathetic nervous system by decreasing edema and inflammation of the nasal passages
What is tetrahydrozoline? or What is Tyzine?
First line treatment for acute asthma exacerbation.
What is Albuterol?
Prevents release of calcium ions in the skeletal muscle cells to reduce muscle contractions.
What is dantrolene?
A patient weighs 60 kg. The order is ibuprofen 10 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours.
Available: 200 mg per tablet.
How many tablet(s) per dose? (Enter number only)
1
What is an important teaching point for clients before administering nasal spray?
What is to blow the nose before administering the drug?
This drug group decreases the effects of albuterol.
What are non-selective beta blockers?
Labs to evaluate when clients are on muscle relaxants.
What is CBC, liver and renal function test?
A patient weighs 176 lb. The provider orders metoprolol 1 mg/kg/day PO divided BID.
Available: 20 mg per tablet.
How many tablets per dose? (Label answer appropriately)
2 tablets/dose or 2 tablets
This drug is used to treat s/sx of common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis.
What is pseudoephedrine? or What is Sudafed?
Important teaching for clients taking albuterol and steroids for treatment of asthma.
What is "administer albuterol first, wait 5 minutes, followed by inhaled steroids to reduce inflammation"?
These drugs suppress the pain impulses, respirations and cough receptors in the PNS and CNS.
What are opioids?
A child weighs 20 kg. The provider orders prednisone 2 mg/kg/day PO once daily.
Available: 10 mg per tablet
How many tablets should be administered? (Enter number only)
4
What are two important teaching points for clients on pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?
What is "take medication 2 hours before bedtime"? and what is "avoid taking drug longer than 1 week"?
This drug is more effective in treating bronchospasm in clients with COPD than clients with asthma
What is Ipratropium? or What is Atrovent?
Common side effects of opioid agonists
What are CNS depression, hypotension and blurred vision?
A patient weighs 132 lb. The order is clindamycin 30 mg/kg/day PO divided TID.
Available: 150 mg capsules.
How many capsules per dose? (Label answer appropriately)
4 capsules/dose or 4 capsules
This drug relieves inflammation following nasal polyps removal.
What is flunisolide?
List 3 adverse effects of nasal steroids.
What is irritability, headache and rebound congestion?
Adverse effects of opioid
What are sedation, dependence, and respiratory depression?
A child weighs 44 lb. The prescription is amoxicillin 25 mg/kg/day divided BID.
Available: 250 mg/5 mL.
How many mL per dose? (Enter number only)
5
What are two important nursing considerations for clients on nasal steroids?
What is "assess client's temperature" and "avoid areas with increase risk for airborne infections"?
Important teaching for clients taking inhaled steroids.
What is "gargle mouth after taking inhaled steroids"?
CNS depressants to avoid while taking opioids
What are barbiturates, alcohol and benzodiazepines?
A patient weighs 70 kg. The provider orders acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose PO every 6 hours PRN for pain.
Available: 160 mg/5 mL.
How many mL per dose? (Round to the tenth place. Label answer appropriately.)
5.5 mL/dose or 5.5 mL
This is a first-generation antihistamine. It is most effective in treating sneezing, itching and rhinorrhea
What is diphenhydramine? or What is Benadryl?
This drug is used to reduce the surface tension and prevent alveoli collapse in premature infant.
What is Beractant?
This drugs is used to treat chronic pain and also opioid addiction to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
What is Buprenorphine?
A patient weighs 55 kg. The provider prescribes diphenhydramine 1 mg/kg/dose PO once.
Available: 12.5 mg/5 mL.
How many mL should be administered? (Enter number only)
10
This drug decreases the viscosity of respiratory secretions.
What is guaifenesin? or What is Mucinex?
These drugs are contraindicated in clients experiencing acute asthma attack.
What is omalizumab, zafirlukast, and budesonide?
When assessing a client on opioids, when should the nurse hold the medication?
What is less than 12 respirations per minute? or What is hypotension?
A child weighs 33 lb. The provider orders amoxicillin 45 mg/kg/day divided TID.
Available: 400 mg/5 mL.
How many mL per dose? (Round to the tenth place. Enter number only)
2.8