A 31-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation in the ED remains in distress after repeated albuterol/ipratropium and systemic steroids. SpO₂ 93% on ox...

Question

A 31-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation in the ED remains in distress after repeated albuterol/ipratropium and systemic steroids. SpO₂ 93% on oxygen. What adjunct is recommended?

Accepted Answer

IV magnesium sulfate 2 g infused over 20 minutes

Answer

Start theophylline infusion

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Start routine antibiotics

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Begin propranolol for tremor

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Administer racemic epinephrine via nebulization

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Severe Asthma Exacerbation

A 31-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation in the ED remains in distress after repeated albuterol/ipratropium and systemic steroids. SpO₂ 93% on oxygen. What adjunct is recommended?