A child is admitted to the hospital with croup. The nurse expects the physician to order which nebulizer treatment?

Explanation

•Racemic epinephrine acts on adrenergic receptor sites, causing a reduction in airway inflammation and edema. It is most commonly used in croup and when stridor is present.

•Ipratropium is an anticholinergic used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

•Salmeterol is a long-acting beta agonist used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

•Theophylline is a xanthine derivative used to treat apnea of prematurity and sometimes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma.

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