Which of the Following Is TRUE of Asthma in the Pediatric

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of asthma in the pediatric patient?

• A) Bronchodilators are more effective in pediatric patients than in adults, and steroids are rarely indicated.
• B) Oxygen and nebulized beta agonists are indicated in the initial phase of an asthma attack.
• C) Bronchodilators are effective primarily when treating the second phase of an asthma attack.
• D) The primary therapeutic goal in the initial phase of an asthma attack is to rehydrate the patient and administer mucolytic and anti-inflammatory agents.

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