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HCHenry · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse should be aware that which drug used to treat respiratory illnesses has a corrosive effect on rubber and copper?

a. colfosceril palmitate. c. epinephrine.
b. acetylcysteine. d. cromolyn sodium.

Question 2

The nurse is assisting a client who lacks coordination between hand and inhalation, but who must inhale medications. It's understood that this client may benefit from the use of a(n):

a. nebulizer. c. extender device.
b. Spinhaler. d. metered-dose inhaler.

amit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.
B Correct: Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic with a corrosive effect on rubber and copper so it must be used only with plastic, glass, aluminum, or stainless steel parts.
C Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.
D Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not appropriate for the client described.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate for the client described.
C Correct: This would assist this client with inhaled medications.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate for the client described.