× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
r
5
m
5
h
5
r
5
t
5
B
5
P
5
s
5
m
5
c
5
c
4
4
New Topic  
breyia1006 breyia1006
wrote...
Posts: 1008
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
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
Read 19 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
6 years ago
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.
New Topic      
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  799 People Browsing
Related Images
  
 1113
  
 3728
  
 348
Your Opinion
Do you believe in global warming?
Votes: 422