You are on the scene of a 68-year-old patient with a history of COPD who is breathing 44 times per minute and has a diminished level of consciousness.His wife states he has an Albuterol inhaler and nitroglycerin tablets for angina.What is the most important drug you can administer to the patient?

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Oxygen by bag-valve mask is the most important drug to administer in this scenario because the patient is showing signs of severe respiratory distress indicated by a high respiratory rate and diminished level of consciousness. Oxygen therapy is critical in managing hypoxemia and ensuring adequate oxygenation.

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