Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Albuterol. Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator used for quick relief during an acute asthma attack. It works rapidly to open the airways and provide immediate relief of symptoms. Beclomethasone (A) is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term control, not for acute attacks. Formoterol (B) and Salmeterol (D) are long-acting beta-agonists used for maintenance therapy, not for acute relief. Therefore, Albuterol is the correct choice for aborting an acute asthma attack due to its fast-acting bronchodilator effects.