A 4-year-old girl is prescribed an albuterol (Proventil) inhaler for her asthma. What is the recommended safe dosage for this patient?
A) 1.25 to 2.5 mg q.i.d
B) 1.25 to 2.5 mg b.i.d
C) 2 mg q.i.d
D) 0.5 to 1 mg b.i.d
B
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The recommended dosage for albuterol when given via inhaler is 1.25 to 2.5 mg b.i.d. When taken orally, the dosage is 2 mg t.i.d. or q.i.d. The other options are incorrect because they are outside the acceptable dosage range.
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