A client with exercise-induced bronchospasm calls the physician's office to obtain a refill for his breathing medication. The client would most likely be prescribed which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Beclomethasone (Qvar)
B) Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
C) Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
D) Mometasone (Asmanex)
E) Bitolterol (Tornalate)
Ans: B, E
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Beta-2 agonists, such as levalbuterol and bitolterol, are used to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Beclomethasone and mometasone are inhaled corticosteroids. Theophylline is a xanthine derivative.
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