NCLEX Simplified

The nurse has administered aminophylline to a client with emphysema. The medication is effective when there is: ❍ A. Relief from spasms of the diaphragm ❍ B. Relaxation of smooth muscles in the bronchioles ❍ C. Efficient pulmonary circulation ❍ D. Stimulation of the medullary respiratory center Don't panic because this is a medication you don't know.  For this question, you do NOT need to know how the medication works. Crazy, right? But you don't. Question interpretation: How can I tell that the medication I gave to treat emphysema worked? Pretty much the only thing you have to know is what on earth emphysema is. Emphysema is a lung disorder characterized by overinflated alveoli and being unable to get enough oxygen in through the airway. It also involves retaining CO2. Correct answer: B Let's look at our answer choices. Answer A  talks about relief from spasms of the diaphragm, but this is not a disease that has to do with the diaphragm. That won't