1. Cardiac, Emergency, & Respiratory Drugs { 14 questions : Chp 35-37,55}:
2. . A patient who has narrow-angle glaucoma asks the nurse to recommend a medication
to alleviate cold symptoms such as nasal congestion and runnynose. The nurse will suggest
the patient talk to the provider about which medication that is available as a nasal spray?
a. Azelastine (Astelin)
b. Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
c. Chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton)
d. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl):
Answer a. Azelastine (Astelin)
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving diphenhydramine. The nurse notes
that the patient has not voided for 12 hours.What action will thenurse take?
a. Encourage the patient to drink more fluids.
b. Evaluate the bladder to check for distension.
c. Request an order for an intravenous fluid bolus.
d. Request an order for urinary catheterization.:
Answer b.Evaluate the bladder to checkfor distension.
4. A patient arrives in the emergency department after developing a rash, runny nose, and
sneezing after eating strawberries.What action will the nurseexpect to take first?
a. Administer diphenhydramine.
b. Administer epinephrine.
c. Assess for urinary retention.
d. Assess heart rate, respiratory rate, and lung sounds.:
Answer d. Assess heart rate,respiratory rate, and lung sounds.
5. A patient who has seasonal allergies with a runny nose during the daytimereports
increasing nighttime symptoms of coughing and sneezing that are interfering with sleep.
The provider recommends diphenhydramine (Benadryl)at bedtime.What information will
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