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jCorn1234

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A patient is prescribed to receive 90 mcg of
 
  levalbuterol (Xopenex) every 4 hours by oral inhalation. The available drug is levalbuterol 45 mcg/puff. How many total puffs will you tell this patient to take daily?
  a. 4 puffs
  b. 8 puffs
  c. 12 puffs
  d. 16 puffs

Question 2

Why are xanthines seldom used to treat asthma now?
 
  a. They increase bronchial secretions at the same time that they induce bronchial dilation.
  b. They have no role in preventing bronchoconstriction or inflammation.
  c. They are all administered intravenously.
  d. They have severe systemic side effects.


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morganmarie791

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


jCorn1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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