The physician has changed the medications for the child with asthma to salmeterol (Serevent). The mother asks the nurse what this drug will do. The nurse should explain that salmeterol (Serevent) is used to treat asthma because the drug
1. is an anti-inflammatory.
2. decreases mucous production.
3. controls allergic rhinitis.
4. is a bronchodilator.
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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