Which of the following statements regarding the medication ipratropium is TRUE?
a. Ipratropium is primarily a beta-agonist responsible for dilation of the bronchioles.
b. Ipratropium is given to relieve the long term inflammatory effects of asthma.
c. Ipratropium may be administered by intravenous route if it is given slowly over 20 minutes.
d. Ipratropium is most frequently administered with a beta-agonist to provide bronchodilation and drying of bronchial secretions.
d
Rationale: a. It is a parasympatholytic, not a sympathomimetic.
b. Corticosteroids are used in the long term inflammatory effects of asthma.
c. Ipratropium is administered by nebulizer.
d. Correct.
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