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Rationale: Albuterol/ipratropium is a combination agent—one is a β -adrenergic
2
agonist and the other is an anticholinergic medication, and in combination they
produce an overall bronchodilation effect. Common side and adverse effects include
headache, dizziness, dry mouth, tremors, nervousness, and tachycardia. Therefore,
option 1 is correct. Options 2, 3, and 4 are not specifically associated with this
medication.
Test-Taking Strategy: Begin to answer this question by eliminating options 2 and
4 first, noting they are comparable or alike. Next, eliminate option 3 because this
medication causes anticholinergic effects such as dry eyes and dry mouth.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process—Evaluation
Content Area: Pharmacology: Respiratory Medications: Reactive Airway Disease
Agents
Health Problem: N/A
Priority Concepts: Client Education; Safety
Reference: Lilley et al. (2017), p. 940.

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