Which of the Following Medications Can Help Reduce Acute Dyspnea

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following medications can help reduce acute dyspnea in a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

• A)PO cortisone
• B)IM meperidine (Demerol)
• C)IV morphine
• D)IV propranolol (Inderal)

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