Question

question 76
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a patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reports daily symptoms of dyspnea and cough. which medication will the primary health care provider prescribe?
ipratropium bromide
pirbuterol acetate
salmeterol xinafoate
theophylline

Explanation:

Ipratropium bromide is a commonly - used bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that helps relieve symptoms like dyspnea by relaxing the smooth muscles in the airways. Pirbuterol acetate and Salmeterol xinafoate are long - acting beta - agonists mainly for asthma control in some cases. Theophylline has more side - effects and is less commonly used now for COPD symptom management compared to ipratropium bromide.

Answer:

Ipratropium bromide