Clients with COPD should not use:
a. metaproterenol (Alupent). c. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).
b. propranolol (Inderal). d. epinephrine.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is a selective sympathomimetic agent.
B Correct: This is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent contraindicated in clients with COPD.
C Incorrect: This is a mucolytic.
D Incorrect: This is a sympathomimetic agent.
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