Question

A 28-year-old woman with acute asthma presents with PEFR 55% of best, RR 28, speaking in sentences. Which immediate treatment is essential in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Oral prednisolone 40-50 mg

Answer

Nebulised ipratropium alone

Answer

IV magnesium sulphate immediately

Answer

Inhaled beclometasone

Answer

IV aminophylline as first-line

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with acute asthma presents with PEFR 55% of best, RR 28, speaking in sentences. Which immediate treatment is essential in primary care?