Which of the Following Drugs Is Usually Given First in the Emergency

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following drugs is usually given first in the emergency treatment of an acute, severe asthma episode in a young child?

• A)Ephedrine
• B)Theophylline
• C)Aminophylline
• D)Short-acting \(\beta\)₂ agonists

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