The nurse takes an admission history on a patient with possible asthma who has new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may indicate a need for a change in therapy?
a. The patient has chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
b. The patient has a history of pneumonia 6 months ago.
c. The patient takes propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension.
d. The patient uses acetaminophen (Tylenol) for headaches.
ANS: C
?-Blockers such as propranolol can cause bronchospasm in some patients with asthma. The other information will be documented in the health history but does not indicate a need for a change in therapy.
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