Which preparation best matches the typical nebulizer dose for albuterol?

Which preparation best matches the typical nebulizer dose for albuterol?

• A. 5 mg in 5 mL normal saline
• B. 1.25 mg in 2 mL normal saline
• C. 2.0 mg in 3 mL normal saline
• D. 2.5 mg in 3 mL normal saline

Answer: (D)

The typical nebulized dose of albuterol used in EMS is 2.5 mg delivered in 3 mL of normal saline. This matches the standard concentration of albuterol solution (about 0.83 mg per mL), so a 3 mL volume provides 2.5 mg total. The other options would deliver too little or too much drug for a single nebula­tion treatment when using the standard solution, making them less appropriate.

The typical nebulized dose of albuterol used in EMS is 2.5 mg delivered in 3 mL of normal saline. This matches the standard concentration of albuterol solution (about 0.83 mg per mL), so a 3 mL volume provides 2.5 mg total. The other options would deliver too little or too much drug for a single nebula­tion treatment when using the standard solution, making them less appropriate.