A Patient Is Taking Intravenous Aminophylline for a Severe Exacerbation

question 10

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Abducens

Refers to the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) that controls the lateral rectus muscle of the eye, responsible for abducting or moving the eye laterally.

Oculomotor

Pertaining to the third cranial nerve, which controls most of the eye's movements, the constriction of the pupil, and maintenance of eyelid elevation.

Trochlear

Refers to the fourth cranial nerve that controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye, aiding in rotational movement.

Facial

Relating to the face, or to the facial nerve which controls muscles of expression, taste sensation, and more.