The nurse teaches the client with COPD to avoid: a. tea. c. ...

[Sufayan.ah]

The nurse teaches the client with COPD to avoid:
 
  a. tea. c. milk.
  b. orange juice. d. sodium-free seltzer.

Question 2

Xanthine bronchodilators such as theophylline are believed to act by:
 
  a. stimulating adrenergic receptors.
  b. increasing the rate of secretion of respiratory tract fluid.
  c. increasing the concentration of intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP).
  d. promoting skeletal muscle relaxation.

[kkenney]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Tea is not contraindicated in clients with COPD.
B Incorrect: Orange juice is not contraindicated in clients with COPD.
C Correct: Milk increases the amount and thickness of secretions.
D Incorrect: Sodium-free seltzer is not contraindicated in clients with COPD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: They stimulate the beta-adrenergic cells.
B Incorrect: They do not increase respiratory tract secretions.
C Correct: They block the enzyme that breaks down cAMP, thus increasing its concentration.
D Incorrect: They promote smooth muscle relaxation.

[Sufayan.ah]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Jossy]

Gracias!