The nurse teaches the client with seasonal allergies that the ...

[burchfield96]

The nurse teaches the client with seasonal allergies that the most effective way to prevent allergy symptoms is to:
 
  1. take allergy medication before allergy season begins.
  2. take allergy medication as soon as symptoms begin.
  3. take as little allergy medication as possible so the body will not become sensitized to the medication.
  4. take supplemental nonpharmacologic measures.

Question 2

Which outcomes would be most appropriate for a client who is receiving pharmacotherapy for cough and cold relief?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. The client will experience decreased congestion and drainage.
  2. The client will easily expectorate excess mucus.
  3. The client will report dry mouth and drowsiness to the provider.
  4. The client will reduce fluid intake to assist in liquefying mucus.
  5. The client will contact the health care provider if the cough becomes productive.

[Toya9913]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Taking allergy medication before allergy season begins prevents antihistamines and histamines from competing for receptors.
Rationale 2: Taking allergy medication when symptoms have already begun results in antihistamines competing with histamines for receptors.
Rationale 3: Taking the least amount of allergy medication that relieves symptoms is a good idea, but the body does not become sensitized to allergy medications.
Rationale 4: Taking supplemental nonpharmacologic measures is helpful for decreasing, but not preventing, allergies.
Global Rationale: Antihistamines are most effective when taken prophylactically to prevent allergic symptoms. Their effectiveness in reversing allergic symptoms that have already manifested is limited. This is because antihistamines block the effect of histamine at its receptor sites. They do not prevent the release of histamine from mast cells. Taking supplemental nonpharmacologic measures is helpful for decreasing, but not preventing, allergies.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: This would be an expected goal of pharmacological therapy for cough and cold.
Rationale 2: This would be an expected goal of pharmacological therapy for cough and cold.
Rationale 3: Dry mouth and drowsiness are common side effects of many cold and allergy preparations, so there is no need to report them.
Rationale 4: Increasing fluid intake will result in more liquid mucus.
Rationale 5: Many cough preparations act to loosen mucus, so there is no need to report a productive cough.
Global Rationale: Treatment goals are based on symptomology. Typically, symptoms of cough and cold include congestion, drainage, and inability to easily clear the airway. Dry mouth and drowsiness are common side effects of many cold and allergy preparations, so there is no need to report them. Increasing fluid intake will result in more liquid mucus. Many cough preparations act to loosen mucus, so there is no need to report a productive cough.

[burchfield96]

Thanks

[Toya9913]

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