Question

A 30-year-old asthmatic presents with acute shortness of breath peak flow 50% of predicted. According to NICE guidelines what is the first-line medication to give?

Accepted Answer

High-dose inhaled beta-2 agonist via spacer or nebulizer

Answer

IV magnesium sulfate

Answer

High-flow oxygen for all

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Answer

IV aminophylline

Practice question

A 30-year-old asthmatic presents with acute shortness of breath peak flow 50% of predicted. According to NICE guidelines what is the first-line medication to give?