Aminophylline is prescribed for a patient who has asthma. The nurse knows the expected action of this drug for this patient is to
a. dilate the bronchi
b. thin the respiratory secretions
c. prevent histamine release from mast cells
d. prevent inflammatory reactions
A
Aminophylline dilates the bronchi to improve respirations and ventilation. Mucolytics or expectorants thin respiratory secretions. Mast cell stabilizers prevent histamine release from the mast cells. Corticosteroids have anti-inflammatory actions.
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