The nurse recognizes which of the following as a xanthine bronchodilator?
a. theophylline c. isoetharine HCl
b. albuterol d. metaproterenol sulfate
ANS: A
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A Correct: Theophylline is a xanthine bronchodilator.
B Incorrect: Albuterol is a sympathomimetic agent.
C Incorrect: Isoetharine is a sympathomimetic agent.
D Incorrect: Metaproterenol is a sympathomimetic agent.
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