The practitioner changes the medications for the child with asthma to salmeterol (Serevent). The mother asks the nurse what this drug will do
The nurse explains that salmeterol (Serevent) is used to treat asthma because the drug produces which characteristic?
1. Decreases inflammation
2. Decreases mucous production
3. Controls allergic rhinitis
4. Dilates the bronchioles
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Salmeterol (Serevent) is a long-acting beta2-agonist that acts by bronchodilating. Steroids are anti-inflammatory, anticholinergics decrease mucous production, and antihistamines control allergic rhinitis.
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