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Q34. The nurse is aware of the possible resulting hypertension because of which action of sympathomimetic decongestants?          

Q47. When administering guaifenesin to a patient with bronchitis, the nurse expects that the drug will have what effect?          

Q20. A nurse is reinforcing instructions to a patient who has a new prescription for albuterol and beclomethasone inhalers for the control of asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?          

Q46. What process in the antigen-antibody reaction causes the symptoms of allergies?          

Q16. Which medication is the most effective and best single therapy for allergic rhinitis?                    

Q37. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) has been ordered as a nasal decongestant. Which of the following is a common adverse effect of this drug?              

Q27. The nurse is preparing to administer the elixir form of theophylline to a patient who has a PEG tube. The dose is 240 mg daily, and the medication is available in a concentration of 80 mg/15 mL. How many milliliters of medication will the nurse give per dose?     

Q17. The nurse will observe for an expected effect from beta-adrenergic agents on patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma. Which effect will be expected from beta-adrenergic agents?            

Q9. What can result if patients’ overuse topical decongestants?                  

Q5. When assessing a patient who is to receive a decongestant, the nurse will recognize that a potential contraindication to this drug would be which condition? (Select all that apply.)