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
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.