Chapter 24 Upper Respiratory Infections

Chapter 24 Upper Respiratory Infections

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following conditions would an expectorant drug such as guaifenesin treat effectively?

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

2. A younger patient with cystic fibrosis has a new drug order for dornase alpha (Pulmozyme). The health care provider should choose which route of administration for this medication?

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

3. A patient who has just received a new prescription for guaifenesin has been taught about adverse drug effects. The patient should identify which adverse effect as commonly associated with this drug?

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

4. The patient is scheduled to begin treatment with the alpha₁-proteinase inhibitor Prolastin. The health care provider should expect to see what type of changes in the patient’s vital signs approximately 12 hours after drug administration?

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

5. A patient who has an upper respiratory infection accompanied by severe cough has been given an antitussive medication with codeine. The patient asks why codeine is part of the prescribed drug. Which is the most appropriate response of the health care provider?

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1