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A respiratory therapist is evaluating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is experiencing a severe exacerbation. The patient's partial pressure of arterial oxygen ($$PaO_{2}$$) has dropped significantly. Which of the following medications should NOT be used to rapidly improve the patient's oxygenation?

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✓ Correct answer: D. Tiotropium Answer: Tiotropium Tiotropium is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used for maintenance therapy in COPD and is not effective for rapid relief. Albuterol, levalbuterol, and ipratropium are all short-acting medications and are more appropriate for treating acute exacerbations.

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