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Which medication is recommended as the first-line treatment for bronchospasm secondary to COPD?
Which medication is recommended as the first-line treatment for bronchospasm secondary to COPD?
- Magsulfate IV/IO
- Solumedrol IV/IM
- Albuterol via nebulizer (correct)
- Epinephrine IM
What is the appropriate dose of Solumedrol for bronchospasm secondary to asthma?
What is the appropriate dose of Solumedrol for bronchospasm secondary to asthma?
- 125 mg IV/IM (correct)
- 500 mg IV/IM
- 75 mg IV/IM
- 250 mg IV/IM
In severe cases of asthma not responding to initial treatment, what intervention should be considered as part of the second bundle therapy?
In severe cases of asthma not responding to initial treatment, what intervention should be considered as part of the second bundle therapy?
- CPAP (5-10 CM H2O) (correct)
- Solumedrol IV/IM
- Magnesium Magsulfate IV/IO
- Epinephrine IM
What is the recommended action if a patient's symptoms worsen after starting CPAP for severe asthma?
What is the recommended action if a patient's symptoms worsen after starting CPAP for severe asthma?
When is Epinephrine recommended for administration in the treatment of severe asthma?
When is Epinephrine recommended for administration in the treatment of severe asthma?