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

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What class of medication is Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)?

Short acting beta-2 agonist
Long acting beta-2 agonist
Anticholinergic
Steroid

The correct answer is: Long acting beta-2 agonist

Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) belongs to the class of medications known as long acting beta-2 agonists. This class of medication is used to treat or prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Short acting beta-2 agonists, on the other hand, are used for immediate relief of symptoms. Anticholinergics and steroids are other classes of medications commonly used to treat asthma and COPD, but they do not belong to the same class as Salmeterol. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect choices.