Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for theophylline. the nurse should instruct the client that which of the following is an expected outcome of this medication?

• dilates bronchioles
• reduces inflammation
• loosens secretions
• blocks leukotrienes

Explanation:

Theophylline is a bronchodilator. Its main action is to relax and dilate the bronchioles, improving airflow in the lungs. Reducing inflammation is more associated with corticosteroids, loosening secretions with mucolytics, and blocking leukotrienes with leukotriene modifiers. So the expected outcome of theophylline is dilating bronchioles.

Answer:

A. Dilates bronchioles