BS Nursing Pharmacology-I
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25. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed a long-acting inhaled anticholinergic (e.g., tiotropium). The nurse understands that this medication works by:

A. Directly relaxing bronchial smooth muscle
B. Reducing inflammation in the airways
C. Blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors
D. Suppressing cough reflex

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  • Directly relaxing bronchial smooth muscle
  • Reducing inflammation in the airways
  • Blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors
  • Suppressing cough reflex

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