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PA Recertifying Exam PANRE Practice Exam

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The following actions demonstrate the appropriate ways of taking anti-asthma medications except:
  1. Zafirlukast is used for maintenance therapy in adults and children over 12 years with asthma.
  2. Cromolyn sodium is administered by a metered-dose inhaler to prevent bronchoconstriction in response to cold air and prevent asthma attacks.
  3. Beclomethasone is inhaled after albuterol during prophylaxis.
  4. Theophylline is used to prevent nocturnal asthma in adults.
Explanation
Answer - C - Beclomethasone, a corticosteroid, is inhaled after albuterol, an adrenergic. The sequence is correct, but these drugs are used for the treatment of acute asthma attack. Both medications are also used as prophylaxes anti-asthma drugs, but not in their inhaled forms.
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