An adult with moderate asthma exacerbation (PEF 60% predicted) receives inhaled SABA and oxygen in the ED. Which additional therapy should be given no...

Question

An adult with moderate asthma exacerbation (PEF 60% predicted) receives inhaled SABA and oxygen in the ED. Which additional therapy should be given now?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40-50 mg orally daily for 5-7 days

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroid alone as needed

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg single dose

Answer

Montelukast now and nightly

Answer

Epinephrine IM 0.3 mg immediately

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Asthma Exacerbation

An adult with moderate asthma exacerbation (PEF 60% predicted) receives inhaled SABA and oxygen in the ED. Which additional therapy should be given now?