Clients should be advised that the overuse of bronchodilators may cause:
a. pneumonia. c. nausea or vomiting.
b. bronchoconstriction. d. headache.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Overuse of bronchodilator drugs does not cause pneumonia.
B Correct: Overdosing of bronchodilators stimulates a rebound bronchoconstriction.
C Incorrect: Although adverse effects of some oral bronchodilators, these are not associated with overuse of bronchodilators.
D Incorrect: Overuse of bronchodilator drugs does not cause headache.
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