Practice Quiz

Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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Which of the following statements is true of salmeterol?
  1. It should be given during an asthma attack.
  2. The drug is intended for long-term maintenance and control of chronic asthma.
  3. It is a fast acting bronchodilator.
  4. It has profound cardiovascular side effects and is of short duration.
Explanation
Answer: B-Salmeterol is a drug intended for long-term maintenance and control of chronic asthma.

Salmeterol should not be given during an asthma attack. Instead of using salmeterol in an asthma attack, the patient should be treated with a fast-acting beta-agonist.
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