ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Levalbuterol. During an acute asthma attack, a short-acting beta agonist like Levalbuterol is the first-line medication to quickly relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow. It acts by relaxing the muscles in the airways, providing rapid relief of symptoms. Cromolyn (
B) is a mast cell stabilizer used for prevention, not acute attacks. Budesonide (
C) is an inhaled corticosteroid for long-term control. Ipratropium (
D) is an anticholinergic bronchodilator used in combination with beta agonists for acute exacerbations, but Levalbuterol is more effective for quick relief.
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