Which medications are used in the medication treatment plan of COPD?(Select all that apply.)
1. Bronchodilators
2. Expectorants
3. Mucolytics
4. Antibiotics
5. Oxygen
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: This is an expected medication group used in COPD.
Rationale 2: This is an expected medication group used in COPD management.
Rationale 3: This is an expected medication group used in COPD management.
Rationale 4: This is an expected medication group used in COPD management.
Rationale 5: This is an expected medication group used in COPD management.
Global Rationale: Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two disorders of COPD that often require multiple drug therapy. Bronchodilators, expectorants, mucolytics, antibiotics, and oxygen may offer symptomatic relief.
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