What category of medications may be administered by nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler to open narrowed airways?
A) Bronchoconstrictors
B) Antihistamines
C) Narcotics
D) Bronchodilators
Ans: D
A nebulizer is used to adminster medications in the form of an inhaled mist. Bronchodilators are medications that may be administered by nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler to open narrowed airways. Antihistamines are not administered via nebulizer; they are prescribed to manage allergy-related symptoms. Narcotics are not administered via nebulizer; they are used to manage complaints of pain.
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