A patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications is contraindicated for the treatment of acute bronchospasm?
A) Aminophylline
B) Cromolyn (Intal)
C) Albuterol (Proventil)
D) Formoterol (Foradil)
B
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Cromolyn stabilizes mast cells and is not used in acute bronchospasm. Aminophylline is used in limited cases but is administered for acute asthma attack. Albuterol and formoterol are used for acute asthma attack.
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