Which Drug Is Usually Given First in the Emergency Treatment

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which drug 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 b? agonists

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