Question

A 58-year-old man with acute severe asthma has PEFR 30% predicted, RR 32, SpO2 92% on air, and is speaking in short phrases. Initial management after oxygen includes?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised salbutamol plus ipratropium bromide

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

IV aminophylline as first-line

Answer

Oral prednisolone only

Answer

Inhaled budesonide

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with acute severe asthma has PEFR 30% predicted, RR 32, SpO2 92% on air, and is speaking in short phrases. Initial management after oxygen includes?