A 35-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation is treated with nebulized albuterol and systemic steroids. Which adjunct is recommended if severe and un...

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A 35-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation is treated with nebulized albuterol and systemic steroids. Which adjunct is recommended if severe and unresponsive?

Accepted Answer

IV magnesium sulfate

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Inhaled corticosteroid only

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Antibiotics empirically

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Theophylline

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Leukotriene antagonist

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Severe Asthma Exacerbation

A 35-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation is treated with nebulized albuterol and systemic steroids. Which adjunct is recommended if severe and unresponsive?