Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

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What is a critical warning associated with the use of long-acting beta2 agonists (LABAs) like Salmeterol?

Risk of hypertension

Increased risk of asthma-related deaths

Long-acting beta2 agonists (LABAs) like Salmeterol have a critical warning associated with an increased risk of asthma-related deaths. This risk is believed to be due to LABAs masking the symptoms of worsening asthma, leading to delayed treatment and potentially fatal consequences. Therefore, LABAs should not be used as monotherapy and should always be prescribed with an inhaled corticosteroid. Option A is incorrect as LABAs do not have a known association with hypertension. Option C is incorrect as there is a critical warning associated with LABAs. Option D is incorrect as LABAs can be used in pediatric patients with proper monitoring and in combination with an inhaled corticosteroid.

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No known warnings

Only to be used in pediatric patients

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