A 45-year-old female presents with acute severe asthma. After nebulised salbutamol, ipratropium, and IV magnesium, she remains severely dyspnoeic with...

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A 45-year-old female presents with acute severe asthma. After nebulised salbutamol, ipratropium, and IV magnesium, she remains severely dyspnoeic with SpO2 85%. IV aminophylline is being considered. What is the critical question that must be asked before administering IV aminophylline?

Accepted Answer

Is the patient already taking oral theophylline? - concurrent use causes serious toxicity

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Does the patient have a history of asthma?

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Has the patient received steroids in the last 24 hours?

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Has the patient eaten within the last 2 hours?

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Is the patient allergic to salbutamol?

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Aminophylline Safety

A 45-year-old female presents with acute severe asthma. After nebulised salbutamol, ipratropium, and IV magnesium, she remains severely dyspnoeic with SpO2 85%. IV aminophylline is being considered. What is the critical question that must be asked before administering IV aminophylline?