What Medication Would Likely Be the Least Often Ordered During

question 38

Multiple Choice

What medication would likely be the least often ordered during the emergency department management of an acute asthma attack?

• A) Beta-2 agonists
• B) Corticosteroids
• C) Methylxanthines
• D) Oxygen

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