After administering an antitussive, the nurse would continue to ...

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After administering an antitussive, the nurse would continue to assess which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Heart sounds
  B) Lung sounds
  C) Frequency of cough
  D) Therapeutic effect
  E) Pain assessment

Question 2

Assessment of a client reveals that he is taking phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, for depression. The client reports that he just started using dextromethorphan over the counter without consulting his primary health care provider.
 
  The nurse would be alert for which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Fever
  C) Coma
  D) Constipation
  E) Shortness of breath

Question 3

A client tells the nurse that she takes her prescribed medication immediately upon arising each morning and does not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes while she stays in an upright sitting position.
 
  The nurse determines that the client is adhering to the medication regimen because which drug has been prescribed?
 
  A) Methotrexate
  B) Allopurinol
  C) Risedronate
  D) Baclofen

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Vital signs, lung sounds, therapeutic effect including frequency of cough, and assessment of pain should be part of the ongoing client assessment. Auscultation of heart sounds is not part of the ongoing client assessment.

Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

Ans: C
Feedback:
The client is taking a bisphosphonate, which requires that it be taken upon arising in the morning with 6 to 8 ounces of water, with the client remaining in an upright position. Methotrexate (a DMARD), allopurinol (uric acid inhibitor), and baclofen (skeletal muscle relaxant) are taken with or immediately after meals to minimize gastric distress.