Theophylline dosage of up to 50 but increasing the

theophylline dosage of up to 50%, but increasing the dosage is
not a nursing responsibility.
 Question 30
1 out of 1 points
The lower respiratory system utilizes a number of different mechanisms

that confer protection and maintain homeostasis. Which of the following
physiological processes protects the lower respiratory system?
Response
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During the passage through the bronchi, microorganisms and
other foreign bodies are removed from the air by tiny hair-like
structures called cilia, which project from the cells that line the
bronchial wall. With a wave-like motion, these cilia sweep the
foreign material and mucus upward toward the trachea and
larynx. Goblet cells do not produce phagocytes and the airway
does not close off at the carina when offended. Alveoli are not
capable of independently producing positive pressure.
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 Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A female patient calls the clinic and reports that since she has been taking
dextromethorphan (Robitussin), she has been extremely drowsy and dizzy.
The nurse will question the patient about which of the following?
Response
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The nurse should assess the amount of grapefruit or orange juice
ingestion, because these juices can substantially increase the
concentration of dextromethorphan and cause an increase in the
frequency and severity of the adverse effects of the drug. Tea,
soft drinks, coffee, or water would not increase the drowsiness or
dizziness that is often associated with the use of this drug.
 Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Children age 6 to 11 are recommended to start with what dosage of
Allegra?
 Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is providing education to a 56-year-old man who is admitted to the
emergency department with an acute asthma attack. The nurse's initial
assessment reveals that the patient has a history of pneumonia, drinks
large quantities of coffee, and eats a high-calorie diet. Albuterol is
prescribed for him. The important consideration when the nurse is
preparing a teaching plan will be that the patient
Response
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Caffeine has sympathomimetic effects that may increase the risk
for adverse effects with albuterol. The nurse should assess the
patient's intake of caffeine through coffee, tea, soda, cocoa,
candy, and chocolate. The patient's age, history of pneumonia,
and preference for high-calorie food would not have important
implications for his albuterol drug therapy.
 Question 4

1 out of 1 points
A patient is in the clinic for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Loratadine (Claritin) is
prescribed. Which of the following statements will the nurse include when
providing patient education concerning this drug?
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Loratadine (Claritin) is a second-generation antihistamine and
does not usually cause drowsiness like the first-generation
medications; however, the patient should take it for at least a day
to determine the drug's effect before driving. Loratadine should
be taken on an empty stomach to increase absorption. The drug is
taken only once a day. Brompheniramine, a nonselective H1