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.

Incorrect answers:

• 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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