A Patient Who Is Using Inhaled Cromolyn Sodium (Intal) Daily

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient who is using inhaled cromolyn sodium (Intal) daily calls the clinic to report experiencing cough and a bad taste. The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?

• A) Drink water before and after using the inhaler.
• B) Schedule an appointment to discuss these effects with the provider.
• C) Stop taking the medication immediately.
• D) Use the inhaler only as needed for acute bronchospasms.

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Definitions:

Crossing Over

The process during meiosis where two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their genetic material to produce new combinations of genes.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes that contain the same types of genes but can have different alleles.

Sister Chromatids

They are identical copies of a single chromosome that are connected by a centromere. Sister chromatids are formed during DNA replication and are important for the process of cell division.

Chromosomal DNA

The DNA that constitutes the chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, encoding most of the genetic information of the organism.