Which statement about Advair's composition and use is correct?

• A. Fluticasone alone
• B. Salmeterol alone
• C. Albuterol and ipratropium
• D. Fluticasone and Salmeterol; ICS + LABA; not for rescue; not monotherapy

Answer: (D)

Advair is a fixed combination inhaler that blends an inhaled corticosteroid with a long-acting beta-agonist. This pairing provides both anti-inflammatory control (fluticasone) and bronchodilation (salmeterol) for chronic management of asthma or COPD. Because it is intended for ongoing control rather than quick relief, it should not be used as a rescue inhaler. It also should not be used as monotherapy; guidelines favor ICS+LABA together to improve control, with the ICS addressing the underlying inflammation and the LABA adding sustained bronchodilation. The other options describe either single agents or different drugs not combined in Advair, so they don’t match the real composition and intended use.