Which medication must be drawn up in a syringe for a bronchospasm?

Which medication must be drawn up in a syringe for a bronchospasm?

• A. Albuterol
• B. Epinephrine
• C. Diphenhydramine
• D. Aminophylline

Answer: (D)

In an acute bronchospasm, the method of preparation and route of administration matter. Aminophylline is given intravenously and is typically prepared by drawing the diluted drug from a vial into a syringe for IV administration, making syringe drawing a required step in its use. The other options are not prepared this way in routine bronchospasm management: albuterol is usually given by inhalation (nebulizer or inhaler) to rapidly open the airways; diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and does not directly relieve bronchospasm; epinephrine can be used in emergencies but is commonly given as an IM or subcutaneous injection, often from prefilled syringes or auto-injectors rather than drawn up from a vial in this scenario.

In an acute bronchospasm, the method of preparation and route of administration matter. Aminophylline is given intravenously and is typically prepared by drawing the diluted drug from a vial into a syringe for IV administration, making syringe drawing a required step in its use. The other options are not prepared this way in routine bronchospasm management: albuterol is usually given by inhalation (nebulizer or inhaler) to rapidly open the airways; diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and does not directly relieve bronchospasm; epinephrine can be used in emergencies but is commonly given as an IM or subcutaneous injection, often from prefilled syringes or auto-injectors rather than drawn up from a vial in this scenario.