Why is Dr. Smith unlikely to prescribe an antihistamine for his patient with asthma?
A. Antihistamines produce a life-threatening reaction called the Response of Lewis in asthma patients.
B. Antihistamines promote the production of nasal and bronchial mucus.
C. Antihistamines are not therapeutically useful in the treatment of asthma.
D. Antihistamines produce disturbances in intestinal activity.
Answer: C
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1. Cultural competence information is offered by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 2. HealthLink assists users to medical and health care information. 3. Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) offers licensure information. 4. State Boards of Nursing offer continuing education credits. 5. Second Life offers end-of-life content for bereavement counselors.
An older patient says, "I seem to get chest colds so often now." How should the nurse respond to this report?
1. "How often do you wash your hands?" 2. "Risk for colds and infections increases as we age." 3. "Do other people you are around have frequent colds?" 4. "Maybe you should consider taking antibiotics during the winter."
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for TB and is prescribed isoniazid. The nurse will plan the patient's care to include close monitoring of the drug therapy because
A) the process of drug elimination will be faster in this patient.
B) the therapeutic effect of the drug may be too slow to be effective.
C) the patient is at greater risk for high serum levels of the drug.
D) the process of drug metabolism may be faster in this patient.
Newer medications are designed to target only specific receptor sites on certain cells in an attempt to:
A) treat more than one condition. B) minimize the adverse effects. C) reduce their therapeutic effect. D) eliminate all side effects.