The group of pharmacological agents most commonly prescribed for the immediate treatment and relief of acute...
The group of pharmacological agents most commonly prescribed for the immediate treatment and relief of acute symptoms of asthma are:
a. beta-2-agonists
b. beta-blockers
c. nitrates (nitroglycerine)
d. ACE-inhibitors
e. NSAIDs
Homework Answers
Ans. A. Beta - 2-agonists
Types of quick - relief medications include : short - acting beta agonists.
Bronchodilators act within minutes to rapidly ease symptoms during an asthma attack.
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