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piesebel

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been prescribed a beta agonist for acute asthma attacks. Which beta agonist should not be used for acute exacerbations of asthma?
 
  a. Salmeterol
  b. Albuterol
  c. Metaproterenol
  d. Pirbuterol

Question 2

Which of the following drugs are considered to be alkalinizing drugs? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Acetazolamide
  b. Sodium acetate
  c. Ammonium chloride
  d. Sodium citrate


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Deaths have been reported in patients who used salmeterol as a rescue drug, not understanding that it takes a minimum of 20 minutes for the drug to become effective.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Alkalinizing drugs include acetazolamide, sodium acetate, and sodium citrate. Ammonium chlo-ride is considered to be an acidifying drug.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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