Question

A group of nursing students are reviewing the medications used to treat asthma. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which agent as appropriate for an acute episode of bronchospasm?

Answer 1

The correct answer is - Albuterol.

Explanation:

Albuterol is used to help in treating difficulties of the lungs and bronchi of an individual that is experiencing asthma or other breathing problems. It helps in fast relief as it acts quickly. These are the drugs of the class of bronchodilator.

It acts by helping airways, by open the passage of the breathing and relaxing the muscles and help in the acute episode of bronchospasm.

Thus, the correct answer is - Albuterol.