MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
T/F:Give bronchodilator (albuterol) after hypertonic saline to prevent bronchospasm
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To administer 2.5 mg of albuterol, dilute 0.5 mL of the 0.5% inhalation solution with 2.5 mL of sterile normal saline solution. The flow rate is regulated to suit the particular nebulizer so that albuterol sulfate inhalation solution will be delivered over approximately 5 to 15 minutes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise. Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators.

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