An 11-year-old patient is brought to the clinic by his mother. She explains that her son becomes short of breath and emits a wheezing sound while playing soccer. The physician suspects asthma and recommends rescue medication PRN. Which of the following can be administered PRN for the purpose of bronchodilation?
A. albuterol
B. Beclovent (beclomethasone)
C. Intal (cromolyn sodium)
D. Floradil (formoterol)
Answer: A. albuterol
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