Author Question: A patient is taking a xanthine derivative as part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary ... (Read 111 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is taking a xanthine derivative as part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effects associated with the use of xanthine derivatives?

a. Diarrhea
b. Palpitations
c. Bradycardia
d. Drowsiness

Question 2

After receiving a nebulizer treatment with a beta agonist,

the patient complains of feeling slightly nervous and wonders if her asthma is getting worse. What is the nurse's best response?
a. This is an expected adverse effect. Let me take your pulse.
b. The next scheduled nebulizer treatment will be skipped.
c. I will notify the physician about this adverse effect.
d. We will hold the treatment for 24 hours.