Answer to Question 1
ANS: A
A bronchodilator would open the airways and result in a reduction of wheezing. Less dyspnea while positioned in a high Fowler's position, clear and watery sputum, and a respiratory rate decreased to 38 breaths/min would not indicate that the medication was effective.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: D
Sympathomimetic drugs increase sympathetic nervous stimulation. Symptoms such as nervousness, palpitations, tremors, tachycardia, and anxiety typically are dose related. These symptoms should be reported to the health care provider immediately because the patient may require a decreased dosage. These symptoms could lead to further complications if allowed to persist and are not common adverse effects. Although this may be a common result, it is not an expected outcome. Diluting the medication would not decrease the dose. Although a sedative might be appropriate for the patient, this is not the intervention of choice.