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ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
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A patient is in an urgent care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects which medication will be used for initial treatment.
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: A short-acting (rapid-acting) beta2 agonist such as Albuterol (Proventil). In an acute asthma attack, rapid bronchodilation is crucial, which can be achieved by a short-acting beta2 agonist like Albuterol. This medication acts quickly to open up the airways, providing immediate relief of symptoms. Long-acting beta2 agonists like salmeterol are not appropriate for acute attacks as they have a slower onset of action. Corticosteroids like fluticasone are used for long-term control of asthma and are not for immediate relief. Anticholinergics like ipratropium may be used in combination with a beta2 agonist, but alone they are not the initial treatment for an acute attack.
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