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panfilo

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A patient is taking guaifenesin (Humibid) as part of treatment for a sinus infection. Which instruction will the nurse include during patient teaching?
 
  a. Force fluids to help loosen and liquefy secretions.
  b. Report clear-colored sputum to the prescriber.
  c. Avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery because of the sedating effects.
  d. Report symptoms that last longer than 2 days.

Question 2

A gardener needs a decongestant because of
 
  seasonal allergy problems and asks the nurse whether he should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which of these is a benefit of orally administered decongestants?
  a. Immediate onset
  b. A more potent effect
  c. Lack of rebound congestion
  d. Shorter duration



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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