Author Question: A patient avoids people with obvious colds and does not understand why she continues to develop ... (Read 78 times)

rmenurse · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient avoids people with obvious colds and does not understand why she continues to develop colds throughout the winter. What should the nurse respond to this patient?

Select all that apply.

1. Vaccinations would prevent the development of colds.
2. There are more than 200 strains of viruses that cause colds.
3. People can be infected with a virus before symptoms occur.
4. Drinking more fluids will prevent the development of colds.
5. Viruses can be spread through direct contact from contaminated objects.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed fexofenadine (Allegra) for allergic rhinitis. For which reasons in the patient's medical history should the nurse question providing the medication to this patient?

Select all that apply.

1. history of asthma
2. treatment for glaucoma
3. type 2 diabetes mellitus controlled by diet
4. medication for benign prostatic hypertrophy
5. over-the-counter pain medication for arthritis

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
More than 200 strains of virus cause URIs. Viruses causing acute URIs spread by direct contact. Infected patients are highly contagious, shedding virus for a few days prior to the appearance of symptoms. No specific antiviral therapy has proven effective in preventing URIs or shortening their duration. Drinking more fluids does not prevent the development of colds.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Before administering this medication, the nurse should assess for possible contraindications, including acute asthma that may be aggravated by the drying of secretions, glaucoma, and prostatic hypertrophy. This medication is not contraindicated in patients with arthritis or type 2 diabetes mellitus.