Which of the following drugs, administered as an aerosol spray, would be most likely to help an infant with respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn?

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Pulmonary surfactant is a lipid-protein mixture that is deficient in infants with respiratory distress syndrome. Administration of exogenous pulmonary surfactant via an aerosol spray has been shown to improve lung function and reduce mortality in infants with this condition. The other drug options are not appropriate for treating respiratory distress syndrome in infants.

Which of the Following Drugs, Administered as an Aerosol Spray