Joshua's mother tells the nurse that a neighbor's child who has asthma uses salmeterol xinafoate, a long-acting β2-agonist. She would like to replace Joshua's albuterol with this medication because she believes Joshua would need to use his inhaler less frequently
The response by the nurse is based on what knowledge about salmeterol xinafoate?
a. It is appropriate for children ages 5 years and older.
b. It is a long-acting controller medication.
c. Salmeterol xinafoate cannot be used to treat acute symptoms.
d. Salmeterol xinafoate is generally safe with no adverse effects.