NCLEX-RN

Category - Pharmacological

Which one of the following class of drugs is the first-line therapy in the management of an acute asthma attack?
  1. Steroids
  2. ?2-agonists
  3. Theophylline
  4. Antibiotics
Explanation
Answer: B - The most effective treatment for acute episodes of asthma is administration of aerosolized ?2-agonists. In emergency situations, they can be given every 20 min until the attack subsides, the client develops significant side effects or the prescribed limit is reached.
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