After discharge from the hospital for an acute asthma attack, an adult asthmatic patient is likely to be placed on which drug(s) for long-term control? You may select more than one answer
1. Inhaled albuterol
2. Oral prednisone
3. Salmeterol inhaler
4. Oral aminophylline
5. Formoterol inhaler
Correct Answer: 3, 5
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