The patient on cromolyn for asthma is monitored carefully during reduction of the medication for which reason?
a. An increase in appetite causes weight gain.
b. The asthmatic symptoms may return.
c. Discharge from the nasal passages increases.
d. The patient's eyes will water more.
ANS: B
Be careful when decreasing the dosage or stopping the use of cromolyn. This decrease in dosage can cause asthmatic symptoms to start up again.
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