Question

A 28-year-old with known asthma presents with an exacerbation: PEFR 65% best, able to speak in sentences, RR 22, SpO₂ 96% air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral prednisolone 40-50 mg and repeated salbutamol via spacer

Answer

High-dose inhaled beclometasone

Answer

Nebulised ipratropium bromide only

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IV magnesium sulphate

Answer

Antibiotics

Practice question

A 28-year-old with known asthma presents with an exacerbation: PEFR 65% best, able to speak in sentences, RR 22, SpO₂ 96% air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?