A Patient with Stable COPD Is Prescribed a Bronchodilator by the Provider

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with stable COPD is prescribed a bronchodilator by the provider. Which type of bronchodilator is preferred for this patient?

• A) A long-acting inhaled \(\beta\)₂ agonist (LABA)
• B) An oral \(\beta\)₂ agonist
• C) A short-acting \(\beta\)₂ agonist (SABA)
• D) An intravenous methylxanthine

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Fixed costs, including rent, salaries, and insurance, stay the same no matter how much is produced or sold.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs are deducted, contributing towards covering fixed costs and earning profit.

Break Even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning the business is neither making a loss nor a profit.

Unit Contribution Margin

The amount each unit sold contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit, calculated as the sales price per unit minus variable cost per unit.