Author Question: Aminophylline is prescribed for a patient who has asthma. The nurse knows the expected action of ... (Read 45 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

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

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating the adequacy of the burn-injured client's nutritional intake. Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of nutritional status?

1. Creatine phosphokinase (CPK)
2. BUN levels
3. Glycosuria
4. Hemoglobin

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

3. Glycosuria

Rationale:
Glucose is seen in the urine after a major burn injury. It signals the need to re-evaluate the client's nutritional plan. Creatine phosphokinase is used to identify the presence of muscle injuries. BUN levels are used to evaluate kidney function. Hemoglobin levels will fluctuate with the stages of the burn injury, dependent upon the fluid status.