A Patient Is Being Evaluated for Postextubation Laryngeal Edema

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient is being evaluated for postextubation laryngeal edema.A dose of racemic epinephrine has been ordered.What type of agent is this medication?

• A) β₂ agonist
• B) Alpha-adrenergic
• C) Anticholinergic
• D) Parasympathomimetic

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