You are called to the emergency room to treat an 18-year-old female who has been admitted in an acute asthma attack.She received two albuterol treatments prior to entering the emergency room.The patient's breath sounds reveal wheezes bilaterally,and she is unable to perform a PEFR.The physician asks you to recommend treatment.Which of the following would you suggest?

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Continuous nebulization of albuterol would be the best choice in this scenario as the patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack and has already received two albuterol treatments. Continuous nebulization allows for a steady flow of medication to the patient's airways and helps to improve breathing more effectively than just a few intermittent treatments. Subcutaneous injection of epinephrine may be used in severe cases, but it is not the best initial treatment for this patient. Serevent MDI and Spiriva DPI are long-acting medications that are not appropriate for an acute asthma attack.

You Are Called to the Emergency Room to Treat an 18-Year-Old