The goal of asthma treatment is to relieve the constriction of the bronchioles. To do this, the drugs of choice are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bronchodilators
The drugs of choice for asthma are bronchodilators. They relieve the constriction of the bronchioles.
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On admission, the patient tells the nurse, "They are trying to hurt me; don't let them hurt me." This is an example of which symptom? a. Grandiose delusions b. Auditory hallucinations c. Persecutory hallucinations d. Paranoid delusions
An elderly client with a history of COPD is having difficulty sleeping and does not wish to see a medical practitioner
Which of the following strategies should the nurse discourage the client from using, or urge him to see a physician before beginning the therapy? The client has not used any of these therapies in the past. Select all that apply. a. Aromatherapy b. T'ai chi c. Yoga d. Melatonin
When critiquing a research report, what would not be needed in the description of the sample to determine the validity of the sample? The
a. population it was representing b. number of subjects c. way the sample was chosen d. mean age of the sample
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL)?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. You should expect this medication to take up to 2 days to start taking effect. B. Take this medication with a glass of milk. C. You may notice constipation as an effect of this drug. D. Take this medication at least 2 hours before or after any other medication you are taking. E. This medication will reduce the acid your stomach produces.