NURS 620 EXAM 2 (Cardiovascular and Respiratory) QUIZBANK WITH VERIFIED AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS A+ GRADED MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

NURS 620 EXAM 2 (Cardiovascular and Respiratory) QUIZBANK WITH VERIFIED AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS A+ GRADED MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
An adult patient with a history of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
presents to your office with 1 day of worsening shortness of breath,
wheezing, and non-productive cough. You determine he has a COPD
exacerbation. What is your treatment plan?
a. Chest x-ray
b. Z-pak, 7-10 days prednisone spurt, Atrovent inhaler 2 puffs QID
c. 7-10 days prednisone spurt, Albuterol/Atrovent inhaler 2 puffs QID
d. Levaquin 500mg QD for 7 days, prednisone spurt, Albuterol/Atrovent
inhaler 2 puffs QID
Verified Answer -c. 7-10 days prednisone spurt, Albuterol/Atrovent inhaler
2 puffs QID (621 quiz)
All of the following are useful in treating patients with COPD except:
a. Short-acting beta2-agonists
b. Oral steroids
c. Antihistamines
d. Anticholinergics
Verified Answer -c. Antihistamines (621 quiz)
Which of the following is less likely to be found in a patient with
emphysema dominant COPD?
a. A cough that is productive with large amounts of purulent sputum
b. Prolonged expiration
c. Weight loss
d. Exertional dyspnea
Verified Answer -a. A cough that is productive with large amounts of
purulent sputum (621 quiz)