The nurse should be aware that which drug used to treat respiratory illnesses has a corrosive effect on rubber and copper?
a. colfosceril palmitate. c. epinephrine.
b. acetylcysteine. d. cromolyn sodium.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.
B Correct: Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic with a corrosive effect on rubber and copper so it must be used only with plastic, glass, aluminum, or stainless steel parts.
C Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.
D Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.
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