The nurse is aware that cromolyn sodium (Intal):
a. is a beta-2 receptor agonist.
b. is best used in the treatment of an acute asthma attack.
c. inhibits release of histamine from mast cells.
d. produces an anticholinergic effect.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not the action of cromolyn sodium.
B Incorrect: This is prophylactic for the treatment of bronchial asthma.
C Correct: Cromolyn sodium is a mast cell stabilizer that acts by inhibiting the release of histamine.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of cromolyn sodium.
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