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ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
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An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The patient has a past medical history of asthma, hypertension. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications will be initially administered to the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Albuterol. Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist bronchodilator used in the initial treatment of acute asthma exacerbations. It works quickly to relax the airway muscles, allowing for improved breathing. The patient's presentation of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing indicates an acute asthma exacerbation, making albuterol the appropriate choice. The other options are not typically used as first-line treatments for acute asthma exacerbations. Theophylline is a long-acting bronchodilator with a slower onset of action. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for maintenance therapy, not for acute exacerbations. Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-agonist used for maintenance therapy and should not be used as initial treatment in acute exacerbations.
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