Author Question: When using a mucolytic drug and a bronchodilator in a nebulizer, the highest priority instruction ... (Read 63 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When using a mucolytic drug and a bronchodilator in a nebulizer, the highest priority instruction that the nurse should give the client is that the _____ should be given _____ minutes before the _____.

a. mucolytic drug; 30; bronchodilator
b. bronchodilator; 30; mucolytic drug
c. mucolytic drug; 5; bronchodilator
d. bronchodilator; 5; mucolytic drug

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a client about the side effects and adverse reactions of theophylline (Theo-Dur). The side effects include:

a. headache and an aura.
b. hypertension and flushing.
c. tachycardia and palpitations.
d. diarrhea and dehydration.

jessicaduplan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The bronchodilator is given to open the airway, followed by the other medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
As a medication to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, theophylline (Theo-Dur) may cause tachycardia and palpitations.