Chapter 47. Allergies and Allergic Reactions

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 47. Allergies and Allergic Reactions

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The term allergy is derived from the ____________ word allos
A. Greek C. French
B. Latin D. Russian

 

 

ANS:   A                     PTS:    1

 

  1. Your teaching a group of grade-school children about body functions. A student asks, “Why do I sneeze?” The nurse’s best response is:

 

 

A. “A sneeze is caused by a contraction of your throat and lungs.” C. “A sneeze is your body’s way of getting rid of something irritating.”
B. “The back part of your brain is in charge of sneezes and coughs” D.  “You sneeze because your body needs to take a really deep breath.”

 

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

 

  1. The nurse is planning care for a client with allergies who has an order for a sympathomimetic drug. The nurse is aware that the desired effect for this client is:

 

A. Relief of nasal dryness. C. Relief of nasal stuffiness.
B. Calming of a wet cough. D. Increased blood flow to the nose.

 

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

 

  1. Which assessment data would provide the nurse with the best evidence of allergic rhinitis?
A.  Copious thick, green nasal drainage and postnasal drip C. Coughing, sneezing, and watery eyes
B. Productive cough, sneezing, and low-grade fever

 

D. Severe frontal headache and pressure along both sides of the nose

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

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