a nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn to prevent bronchospasm. the nurse should explain…

a nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn to prevent bronchospasm. the nurse should explain that the medication has which of the following therapeutic effects? increases leukocyte activity blocks muscarinic receptors causes bronchodilation reduces inflammation

a nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn to prevent bronchospasm. the nurse should explain that the medication has which of the following therapeutic effects? increases leukocyte activity blocks muscarinic receptors causes bronchodilation reduces inflammation

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Cromolyn is a mast cell stabilizer used in respiratory conditions. It works by reducing inflammation (by preventing mast cell degranulation, thus decreasing release of inflammatory mediators). "Increases leukocyte activity" is incorrect (it doesn't boost leukocyte action). "Blocks muscarinic receptors" is for anticholinergics (not cromolyn). "Causes bronchodilation" is for bronchodilators like beta - agonists or anticholinergics; cromolyn's main effect is anti - inflammatory/preventing bronchospasm via reducing inflammation.

Answer:

Reduces inflammation