Chapter 36: Antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, and expectorant Test, Diphenhydramine
The key terms in this Pharmacology course include Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, Expectorant, Diphenhydramine,Nurse, Patient, Pharmacology for Nurses: Practical Applications.
A 5 year old child is to receive a one time dose of diphenhydramine , 6.25 mg PO. The medication is available in a liquid syrup form with a concentration of 12.5 mg /5ml. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for this dose?
a. 2.8 ml
b. 2.5 ml
c. 3.3 ml
d. 3.0 ml
2.5 ml
2.8 ml
3.3 ml
3.0 ml
Which of the following represents the only intranasal anticholinergic drug in use today?
a. Flunisolide
b. Fluticasone
c. Ipratropium
d. Ciclesonide
Flunisolide
Ipratropium
Fluticasone
Ciclesonide
When giving an antitussive, the nurse remembers that they are used primarily for what reason?
a. to relieve nasal congestion
b. to thin secretions to ease removal of excessive secretions
c. to stop the cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive
d. to suppress productive and non productive coughs
to relieve nasal congestion
to stop the cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive
to thin secretions to ease removal of excessive secretions
to suppress productive and non productive coughs
A patient asks the nurse about the newer antihistamines. He wants one that does not cause drowsiness. Which drug is appropriate?
a. Loratadine
b. Diphenhydramine
c. Dimenhydrinate
d. Meclizine
Diphenhydramine
Meclizine
Dimenhydrinate
Loratidine
A patient is asking about taking an antihistamine for springtime allergies. The nurse assesses for contraindications to antihistamine therapy. Which of these conditions, if present, would be a contraindication ?
a. Type 2 diabetes
b. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
d. Narrow angle glaucoma
type 2 diabetes
hyperthyroidism
benign prostatic hypertrophy, narrow angle glaucoma
Which of the following medications may interact with Echinacea in a negative way?
a. Phenytoin
b. Ketaconazole
c. Amiodarone
d. Ceftriaxone
phenytoin ketoconazole amidarone
ceftriaxone