Resp System NursingVersión en línea nursing por Dr. David Myers 1 For patients with throat disorders, for what does the nurse inspect the mucous membranes for? select all Choose one or more answers a redness b drainage c cyanosis d swelling 2 During epistaxis, the patient's vital signs are monitored to detect signs of: a hypokalemia b hypernatremia c hypovolemia d inadequate circulation 3 Serious neurological complications should be suspected in patients with sinusitis if the patient develops what? a tachycardia and restlessness b high fever and seizures c confusion and cyanosis d dyspnea and anxiety 4 The respiratory function of the nose is to: select all Choose one or more answers a warm b filter c humidify d detect odors 5 the upper resp tract contains what structures? select all Choose one or more answers a pharynx b lacrimal ducts c tonsils d Eustachian tubes 6 Which upper resp condition is actually a bacterial infection? a rhinitis medicamentosa b allergic rhinitis c sinusitis d common cold 7 What response does histamine release cause in the mucous membranes of the nose? a increased surface area of nasal passages b decreased ciliary movement c stimulation of olfactory cells d urticaria, redness, edema 8 what are the potential anticholinergic adverse effects of antihistamine therapy? select all Choose one or more answers a diarrhea b dry mouth c blurred vision d urinary retention 9 Antihistamines such as fexofenadine work by what mechanism? a cause sedation and dryness b Block H1 receptor sites c constrict blood vessels d elicit production of antibodies 10 Recommendation for patients with allergic rhinitis that do not respond to antihistamines? a take cromolyn sodium b increase antihistamine dose c take NSAIDs d take topical or systemic corticosteroids 11 Tell a patient when teaching about cromolyn sodium? a "2 to 4 weeks of therapy is usually required" b "This med causes bronchodilation" c "Take on an empty stomach" d "discontinue immediately when feeling better"
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