Chapter 33 Antihistamines and Decongestants

Chapter 33  Antihistamines and Decongestants

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A physician has ordered diphenhydramine for a client. The order is for diphenhydramin 125 mg to be given IV. Diphenhydramine is available in a 50 mg/ml vial. How many milliliters does the nurse need to prepare?

2.
A client suffers from motion sickness. Which of the following antihistamines would treat the client’s motion sickness? Select all that apply:
A)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
B)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
C)
Levocetirizine (Xyzal)
D)
Azelastine (Astelin)
E)
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

3.
The physician has order promethazine (Phenergan) for a client who is nauseated and vomiting. Which would be an appropriate route of administering promethazine to the client? Select all that apply:
A)
Orally
B)
Intramuscularly
C)
Subcutaneously
D)
Intravenously
E)
Sublingually

4.
Which of the following elicit their pharmacological effect by reducing swelling in the nasal passages by vasoconstriction? Select all that apply:
A)
Loratadine
B)
Guaifenesin
C)
Dextromethorphan
D)
Phenylephrine
E)
Oxymetazoline

5.
Which of the following are included in the pre-administration assessment of an antihistamine? Select all that apply:
A)
Asking about symptoms.
B)
Checking visual acuity.
C)
Asking about prescription medications.
D)
Auscultation of bowel sounds.
E)
Auscultation of heart sounds

Answer Key

1.
2.5 mL
2.
A, B
3.
B, D
4.
D, E
5.
A, C