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A 13-year-old girl with history of asthma complained of cough, dyspnea and wheezing. Her symptoms became so severe that her parents brought her to the emergency room. Physical examination revealed diaphoresis, dyspnea, tachycardia and tachypnea. Her respiratory rate was 42/min, pulse rate was 110 beats per minute, and blood pressure was 130/70 mm Hg. Choose from the following list the most appropriate drug to reverse the bronchoconstriction rapidly:

Answer options

  1. Methylprednidsolone
  2. Cromolyn
  3. Ipratropium
  4. Salbutamol
  5. Beclomethasone
Correct answer

Salbutamol

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