Question 134 · LEK · Asthma
Which of the following is not used in patients with severe respiratory failure caused by status asthmaticus?
- A. O₂ in the flow of 10-16 l/min given through an oxygen mask with reservoir bag.
- B. 5 mg of nebulized salbutamol.
- C. 6 mg of adenosine iv.
- D. 0.5 mg of ipratropium bromide iv.
- E. 2 g of magnesium sulfate iv.
Hint
Find the drug that is used for a completely different emergency and whose side effects include bronchospasm.
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