Vasoconstrictors used for nasal congestion because they shrink engorged mucous membranes are which category of medications?
A. antitussives
B. decongestants
C. antihistamines
D. mucolytics
Answer: B
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1. Verbalizes how to give the medication. 2. Acknowledges understanding of written instructions. 3. Draws up the medication correctly in an oral syringe and administers it to the child. 4. Observes the nurse drawing up the medication and administering it to the child.
When changing a diaper, the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has had a green black, tarry stool. What should the nurse do?
1) Notify the physician. 2) Do nothing; this is normal. 3) Give the baby sterile water until the mother's milk comes in. 4) Apply a skin barrier cream to the buttocks to prevent irritation.
The nurse alerts a family member about the client's imminent death because the nurse has assessed the cardiovascular indicator of
a. bradycardia. b. fluctuating blood pressure. c. irregular heart rate. d. narrowing pulse pressure.
Which side effect is caused by the accumulation of bradykinin when taking angiotensin-converting agent inhibitors?
a. hypokalemia b. bradycardia c. dry cough d. angioedema