The nurse instructs a client with asthma to always carry a rescue inhaler or quick-relief medication with him at all times. Which of the following would the client most likely carry? Select all that apply
A) Salmeterol (Serevent)
B) Metaproterenol (Alupent)
C) Tiotropium (Spiriva)
D) Albuterol (Proventil)
E) Formoterol (Foradil)
Ans: B, D
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Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) such as metaproterenol and albuterol are used as rescue treatment for asthma. Salmeterol and formoterol are long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). Tiotropium is a cholinergic blocking drug used to treat bronchospasm associated with COPD.
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