The nurse is educating the parents of a 7-year-old boy with asthma about the medications that have been prescribed. Which of the following drugs would the nurse identify as an adjunct to a b2-adrenergic agonist for treatment of bronchospasm?
A) Ipratropium
B) Montelukast
C) Cromolyn
D) Theophylline
A
Feedback:
Ipratropium is an anticholinergic administered via inhalation to produce bronchodilation without systemic effects. It is generally used as an adjunct to a b2-adrenergic agonist. Montelukast decreases the inflammatory response by antagonizing the effects of leukotrienes. Cromolyn prevents release of histamine from sensitized mast cells. Theophylline provides for continuous airway relaxation.
You might also like to view...
Which verbiage is most likely found in a well-written research review?
A) "The hypothesis in this study was supported by the research findings." B) "Results from this study proved that nursing actions were instrumental to improved patient outcomes." C) "All of these studies verify that levels of understanding cannot be changed easily." D) "It is clear that the presence of nurses improves the health status of patients in the clinical setting."
The hospital administrator approves a case management position for a new rehabilitation unit to help reduce costs. In developing the job description, the nurse manager understands that a key element of case management is:
a. Managing of care by nurse managers. b. Coordination of resources for effective outcomes. c. Rapid discharge of clients to decrease costs. d. Managing of care for outpatient clients only.
A 67-year-old client comes to the clinic to see the nurse with a vague complaint of not feeling well. Upon examination, the nurse finds several bruises at different stages of healing. Which question is most appropriate to assess this client?
A) "Are you taking the wrong dose of your blood pressure pills?" B) "How much do you drink every day?" C) "Did anyone hurt you?" D) "Have you fallen?"
A physician orders a large volume cleansing enema for a patient postabdominal surgery. What is one of the usual outcomes of this procedure?
A) It stimulates peristalsis and provides a passageway for gas to escape. B) It removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. C) It provides an outlet for diarrhea to be funneled into a collection unit. D) It softens and facilitates the removal of intestinal polyps.