Which of the following medications should the therapist routinely administer during the management of hospitalized patients with cystic fibrosis?
I. Albuterol
II. Hypertonic saline
III. DNAse
IV. Salmeterol

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Aerosol therapy is an important aspect of CF respiratory care in the hospital and in the home. A number of medications are designed to address specific aspects of CF pulmonary disease. Put together, a commonly utilized sequence is as follows: bronchodilator, hypertonic saline, recombinant human DNAse, airway clearance therapy, maintenance medication (inhaled corticosteroid and/or antibiotic).

Which of the Following Medications Should the Therapist Routinely Administer