An adult with a moderate asthma exacerbation has PEF 45% predicted in the ED. Besides inhaled bronchodilators, what else should be given early?...

Question

An adult with a moderate asthma exacerbation has PEF 45% predicted in the ED. Besides inhaled bronchodilators, what else should be given early?

Accepted Answer

Give systemic corticosteroids within 1 hour

Answer

Nebulized albuterol only

Answer

Nebulized ipratropium only

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Heliox as first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Asthma Exacerbation