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C H A P T E R 5 4 Drugs acting on the upper respiratory tract

3. Additional care interventions for people receiving antihistamines probably would include which of the following? a. using a humidifier b. advising person to suck sugarless lozenges to help to relieve dry mouth c. limiting fluid intake to decrease swelling d. providing safety measures to prevent falls or injury e. encouraging pushing fluids, if allowed f. leaving bowls of water around the house to increase humidity

MULTIPLE RESPONSE Select all that apply. 1. Common adverse effects associated with the use of topical nasal steroids would include which of the following? a. local burning and stinging b. dryness of the mucosa c. headache d. constipation and urinary retention e. fungal infections f. osteonecrosis 2. An antihistamine would be the drug of choice for treating which of the following? a. itchy eyes

b. irritating cough c. nasal congestion d. runny nose e. idiopathic urticaria f. thick, tenacious secretions