Question

A 25-year-old woman has an acute asthma exacerbation with a PEFR of 45 percent predicted; which immediate management is most appropriate

Accepted Answer

Nebulised beta-2 agonist and oral steroids

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Answer

High-dose inhaled ICS only

Answer

IV magnesium sulphate only

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman has an acute asthma exacerbation with a PEFR of 45 percent predicted; which immediate management is most appropriate