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gbarreiro

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A patient is in an urgent care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which medication will be used for initial treatment?
 
  a. An anticholinergic such as ipratropium (Atrovent)
  b. A short-acting beta2 agonist such as albuterol (Proventil)
  c. A long-acting beta2 agonist such as salmeterol (Serevent)
  d. A corticosteroid such as fluticasone (Flovent)

Question 2

A patient is taking intravenous aminophylline for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will assess for which therapeutic response?
 
  a. Increased sputum production
  b. Increased heart rate
  c. Increased respiratory rate
  d. Increased ease of breathing


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kardosa007

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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