A Nurse Is Quizzing a Nursing Student Who Is Preparing

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is quizzing a nursing student who is preparing to care for a patient with cystic fibrosis. The patient uses inhaled tobramycin [TOBI], dornase alfa [Pulmozyme], ibuprofen, and salmeterol [Serevent Diskus]. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of this patient's drug regimen?

• A) "Dornase alfa is used as needed to decrease viscosity of sputum."
• B) "Ibuprofen is used to minimize pleuritic pain associated with coughing."
• C) "Salmeterol acts by causing bronchodilation and improving ciliary function."
• D) "Tobramycin is given via a metered-dose inhaler to avoid systemic side effects."

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