Which of the following medications should the therapist recommend for an infant with apnea of prematurity experiencing episodes of apnea?

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Caffeine's proposed mechanisms include stimulation of skeletal and diaphragmatic muscle contraction,increase in the respiratory center's sensitivity to carbon dioxide,and stimulation of the central respiratory drive.Caffeine appears to be a safer drug,can be given less frequently than aminophylline or theophylline,and is more effective in treating apnea.

Which of the Following Medications Should the Therapist Recommend for an Infant