Which drug classification do Fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin), and cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec) belong?
A. antitussives
B. antihistamines
C. decongestants
D. mucolytics
Answer: B
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1. Thrombolytics 2. Aspirin (ASA) 3. Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor blockers 4. Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor blockers 5. Antipyretic agents
The nurse monitors the neonate for signs and symptoms of infection. The nurse suspects the neonate may have an infection when the following signs and symptoms are present:
a. Temperature above 99° F b. Tachycardia c. Takes frequent feedings d. Sleeps well but wakens easily
A nurse case manager meets with a family who is caring for the wife's elderly father who is diagnosed with advanced dementia. The wife remarks, "It's getting harder and harder to keep him safe without tying him up
I get so frustrated when he doesn't even know who I am and fights me." Which response would BEST use commendation to encourage and reinforce the wife's strengths? a. "You have provided excellent care to him every day for several years; let's see how we can help you take care of yourself so he continues to be well cared for." b. "It's your turn to be taken care of; you deserve a medal for dealing with the situation this long." c. "It will be difficult to find someone who can take care of him as well as you have, but let's see what we can come up with." d. "I don't know how you have put up with those behaviors as long as you have; I would have given up long before this."
The nurse is discharging a 72-year-old man who was hospitalized after a muscle strain injury to his back. One of the discharge prescriptions for this patient is cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) 10 mg three times per day with food
The prescription is written for 90 tablets and there are three refills available. Which information from this situation would alert the nurse for the need to collaborate with the patient's health care provider? 1. The dosage amount is too low for the type of injury this patient sustained. 2. Cyclobenzaprine should be used with great caution in those over 65. 3. If taken as directed, the patient would be able to take the medication for 120 days. 4. Cyclobenzaprine is not effective for back pain. 5. Cyclobenzaprine should not be taken with food.