You have a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF)who needs an aerosol medication to reduce the viscosity and adhesivity of infected respiratory secretions.What agent would you recommend?

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Dornase alfa was the first approved mucoactive agent for the treatment of CF.Dornase alfa reduces the viscosity and adhesivity of infected respiratory secretions when given by aerosol.Dopamine,cromolyn sodium,and albuterol are not mucus-controlling agents.

You Have a Patient with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)who Needs an Aerosol