Question

A 70-year-old patient presents with acute onset of breathlessness, bilateral basal crackles, and frothy sputum, suggestive of acute pulmonary oedema. According to NICE guidelines, which initial medication is most appropriate to rapidly relieve symptoms?

Accepted Answer

IV Furosemide

Answer

High-flow Oxygen

Answer

Oral Bisoprolol

Answer

IV Morphine

Answer

IV Nitrates

Practice question

A 70-year-old patient presents with acute onset of breathlessness, bilateral basal crackles, and frothy sputum, suggestive of acute pulmonary oedema. According to NICE guidelines, which initial medication is most appropriate to rapidly relieve symptoms?