Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Full-length
A client with a history of asthma is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which medication would the nurse expect to administer first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbation, rapidly relieving bronchospasm. Prednisone (B), Ipratropium (C), and Montelukast (D) are adjunctive or long-term therapies.