When administering albuterol to a patient with shortness of breath, the EMT realizes that the therapeutic effect of this medication is achieved by:

A) Decreasing mucus production
B) Opening the large airways
C) Decreasing inflammation
D) Dilating the small airways


D) Dilating the small airways

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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