Which statement is true regarding Albuterol precautions?

• A. Pregnancy category C
• B. Pregnancy category X
• C. Paradoxical bronchospasm never occurs
• D. It is never administered with ipratropium

Answer: (A)

Pregnancy safety labeling for albuterol falls under category C, which means animal studies have shown potential harm to the fetus, but there aren’t enough well-controlled human studies. The benefits of treating acute bronchospasm in a pregnant patient may outweigh these potential risks, so the drug is not contraindicated if needed. That’s why the statement about pregnancy category C is true.

Understanding the other points helps: category X would imply known fetal harm and a contraindication in pregnancy, which isn’t the case here. Paradoxical bronchospasm can occur with inhaled beta-agonists, so saying it never happens isn’t accurate. And albuterol is sometimes used in combination with ipratropium, especially in certain respiratory conditions, so the idea that it is never administered with ipratropium isn’t correct.