Which bronchodilator is commonly used in the hospital management of acute asthma exacerba-tion but is not considered the first-line bronchodilator?
a. Albuterol
b. Ipratropium bromide
c. Salmeterol
d. Arformoterol
ANS: B
Ipratropium also can be used in treating acute asthma when first-line bronchodilators are ineffec-tive.
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