The MOST common medications used in the treatment of respiratory emergencies are the:

a. Xanthines
b. Parsympathomimetics
c. Cholinergics
d. Sympathomimetics


d
Rationale: a. Xanthine's are utilized infrequently in the treatment of respiratory disorders.
b. Parasympathomimetics are not used in the treatment of respiratory disorders.
c. Cholinergics are parasympathomimetics and are not used in the treatment of respiratory disorders.
d. Correct.

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