A patient with stable COPD is prescribed a bronchodilator medication. Which type of broncho-dilator is preferred for this patient?
a. A long-acting inhaled beta2 agonist
b. An oral beta2 agonist
c. A short-acting beta2 agonist
d. An intravenous methylxanthine
A
LABAs are preferred over SABAs for COPD. Oral beta2 agonists are not first-line therapy. Al-though theophylline, a methylxanthine, was once standard therapy in COPD, it is no longer rec-ommended. It is used only if beta2 agonists are not available.
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